Sanqi powder is a powdered substance obtained from the dried roots and rhizomes of Panax notoginseng, also known as Tianqi powder. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. Sanqi powder is not only good at stopping bleeding, but also has the ability to dispel stasis, promote blood circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain. It has the characteristics of stopping bleeding without causing stasis and resolving stasis without damaging the body's normal functions. It can be used for various internal and external bleeding, whether there is stasis or not, and can be taken orally or applied externally with good results. So what are the specific effects and functions of Sanqi powder?
Hemostatic effect
Sanqi powder is known as the "miracle drug for stopping bleeding". It can disperse blood stasis and stop bleeding without leaving stasis, making it particularly suitable for bleeding with stasis. Sanqi has a strong hemostatic effect and can effectively stop various internal and external bleeding, whether taken orally or applied externally.
Anticoagulant effect
Sanqi powder can shorten bleeding and coagulation time and has antiplatelet aggregation and thrombolytic effects. Its active ingredient Panax notoginseng saponins can significantly inhibit collagen and ADP-induced platelet aggregation.
Promoting hematopoietic function
Sanqi powder can promote the proliferation of functional hematopoietic stem cells and has a hematopoietic effect.
Pain relief
Sanqi contains ginsenoside Rb1, which is an effective analgesic component and has a significant analgesic effect.
Anticancer effect
Sanqi powder not only enhances the body's immune defense function, but also has been proven to inhibit 92% of cultured tumor cells. Sanqi polysaccharide extracted from Sanqi has an inhibitory rate of up to 90% on human cervical cancer. Therefore, Sanqi powder has a preventive and therapeutic effect on tumors, and is commonly used in the clinical treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, cervical cancer, and other cancers with blood stasis or bleeding.
Protection of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health
Sanqi powder can effectively prevent various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, lower blood pressure, slow heart rate, and protect against drug-induced arrhythmias. Panax notoginseng saponins can improve hypoxia and reoxygenation, lower myocardial oxygen consumption, dilate cerebral blood vessels, and enhance cerebral blood flow. Therefore, taking Sanqi powder also has the effect of improving learning and memory and anti-fatigue.
Regulating blood sugar
Sanqi powder has a dual-regulating effect on blood sugar in the human body. Panax notoginseng saponins can affect blood sugar metabolism, thereby achieving the purpose of increasing or decreasing blood sugar.
Improving immunity
Panax notoginseng saponins can significantly increase phagocytosis rate and phagocytic index of macrophages, restore excessive or low immune responses to normal without interfering with the body's normal immune response, and have certain immune regulation effects.
Delaying aging
Total saponins of Sanqi can improve the activity of endogenous antioxidant enzymes under aging conditions, eliminate oxygen free radicals in the body, protect liver cell mtDNA, improve immune function, and delay aging from multiple aspects.
Nutritional value
The main active ingredient in Sanqi powder is Panax notoginseng saponins. In addition, it also contains chemical components such as flavonoids, volatile oils, amino acids, polysaccharides, starch, proteins, as well as a large amount of elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace elements such as cobalt, molybdenum, and cesium.
1. Sanqi powder can both stop bleeding and promote blood circulation. Its hemostatic active component is mainly Sanqi amino acid, while the blood circulation component is mainly Panax notoginseng saponins. Panax notoginseng saponins can dilate cardiac blood vessels, increase coronary blood flow, inhibit thrombus formation, antiplatelet aggregation, and dissolve formed blood clots. Panax notoginseng saponins can enhance the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduce lipid peroxide (LPO), and delay aging. The effect of Panax notoginseng saponins on blood sugar depends on the animal's state and blood sugar level, and can increase or decrease blood sugar, achieving a dual balance in blood sugar regulation.
2. Sanqi powder contains active selenium, β-caryophyllene, and other substances with anticancer activity, which can kill malignant cells and protect normal cells.
3. Sanqi powder contains both protopanaxadiol and protopanaxatriol saponins, with the former having a central nervous system inhibitory effect and the latter having a central nervous system stimulatory effect.
4. The polysaccharides in Sanqi powder are effective in promoting immunity, and both types of polysaccharides in Sanqi powder can enhance the function of macrophages. Panax notoginseng saponins can also increase the total number of white blood cells and lymphocyte percentage in the blood, promote the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells, and to some extent, improve the production of humoral immune antibodies.
Recommended and prohibited consumption of Sanqi powder
Recommended for:
Sanqi powder is suitable for patients with various blood disorders such as bruises, external bleeding, postpartum fainting, hemoptysis, hematemesis, hematochezia, and blood stasis; anemic individuals; patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; and people with hypertension. Cooked Sanqi powder can nourish and improve physical fitness, especially suitable for postoperative patients, individuals with low immunity, and women with dysmenorrhea.Prohibited for:
Sanqi powder has a blood circulation effect, so it should not be taken by women during menstruation and pregnancy.
Sanqi powder has a blood pressure-lowering effect, so it is not suitable for people with low blood pressure.
Sanqi powder is warm in nature, so it is not suitable for people with wind-heat cold.
Sanqi powder has a strong nourishing effect, so it should not be excessively consumed by children.
Proper consumption of Sanqi powder
Treatment of bruises and injuries
Sanqi powder has the ability to promote blood circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain. It is the preferred treatment for bruises, fractures, and blood stasis with pain and swelling. For the treatment of bruises and injuries, an appropriate amount of Sanqi powder can be taken with yellow wine or plain water. If there is a broken skin, Sanqi powder can also be applied externally.
Treatment of various bleeding
Sanqi powder has good therapeutic effects on various bleeding symptoms. For example, for the treatment of hemoptysis, hematemesis, gastric bleeding, hematuria, bloody stools, postpartum bleeding, etc., Sanqi powder can be taken alone with water or rice soup. For the treatment of external bleeding, it can be used in combination with Longgu and Xuejie.
Treatment of abscess and ulceration
Sanqi powder is also effective in treating abscesses and swelling. For example, for the treatment of abscesses with unknown causes and persistent pain, an appropriate amount of Sanqi powder can be mixed with rice vinegar and applied to the affected area. For abscesses and ulcers, it can be used in combination with Ruxiang, Moyao, and Ercha, which can help remove necrotic tissue and promote tissue regeneration.
