Panax pseudoginseng notoginseng

Panax pseudoginseng notoginseng
Family:Panax pseudoginseng notoginseng; Analgesic; Antiinflammatory; Antiphlogistic; Antiseptic; Astringent; Cardiotonic; Diuretic; Haemostatic; Hypoglycaemic.
Common name:San Qi
San Qi is a fairly recent newcomer to Chinese herbalism the first recorded usage dating from the sixteenth century. Nevertheless it has attained an importance as a tonic medicine that supports the function of the adrenal glands in particular the production of corticosteroids and male sex hormones. It also helps to improve blood flow through the coronary arteries thus finding use as a treatment for arteriosclerosis high blood pressure and angina. The roots are said to be analgesic anti-inflammatory antiphlogistic antiseptic astringent cardiotonic discutient diuretic haemostatic hypoglycaemic styptic tonic and vulnerary. They are used in the treatment of contused wounds soft tissue injuries and all kinds of bleeding both internal and external like haematuria nose bleeds haematemesis uterine bleeding etc. They are also used in the treatment of coronary heart disease and angina pectoris. The roots can be applied externally as a poultice in order to help speed the healing of wounds and bruises. The root is harvested before flowering or after the seed has ripened. It is usually dried for later use. There is much confusion in literature over this plant and P. pseudo-ginseng. It is probable that the two can be used interchangeably but this has still to be confirmed. The following are the uses attributed to P. pseudo-ginseng:- The roots and the flowers are antibacterial anti-inflammatory antiseptic cardiotonic diuretic haemostatic and hypoglycaemic. The root is used internally in the treatment of coronary heart disease and angina. The roots are also used both internally and externally in the treatment of nosebleeds haemorrhages from the lungs digestive tract and uterus and injuries. The roots are harvested in the autumn preferably from plants 6 - 7 years old and can be used fresh or dried. The flowers are used to treat vertigo and dizziness.

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