Tianma and Sanqi are common medicinal herbs in daily life. Tianma can be used to treat symptoms such as numbness in limbs, dizziness, and headaches. Sanqi has the effects of promoting blood circulation, resolving stasis, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. Can Tianma and Sanqi be taken together? What is the correct way to take Tianma and Sanqi?
Can Tianma and Sanqi be taken together?
Yes, they can be taken together.
Tianma has a neutral nature and sweet taste. It has the effects of calming the liver, relieving wind, and stopping spasms. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, numbness in limbs, and infantile convulsions. Sanqi has a warm nature, sweet and slightly bitter taste, and belongs to the liver and stomach meridians. It has the functions of promoting blood circulation, resolving stasis, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. It is used for hemoptysis, excessive menstrual bleeding, external bleeding, chest and abdominal pain, bruises, and pain.
There is no incompatibility between Tianma and Sanqi, and their pharmacological effects do not conflict with each other. Therefore, they can be taken together.
The efficacy of taking Tianma and Sanqi together
Calming the liver and extinguishing wind
The book "Yao Xing Lun" records that Tianma can treat stubborn cold Qi, paralysis, excessive speech confusion, and frequent loss of willpower. It can be seen that Tianma has the effects of calming the liver, extinguishing wind, and stopping spasms. Sanqi promotes blood circulation, reduces swelling, and when taken together with Tianma, they can complement each other's effects.
Dissolving stasis and stopping bleeding
Sanqi contains effective ingredients such as Sanqi saponins and flavonoids, which have the effects of dissolving stasis, stopping bleeding, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. Pharmacological research has shown that both Sanqi and Tianma have antiplatelet aggregation and antithrombotic effects. Therefore, taking Sanqi and Tianma together can enhance their effects.
Sedative and anticonvulsant
Tianma contains Tianma alkaloids, flavones, vanillin, Tianma polysaccharides, etc., which have sedative and anticonvulsant effects. They can be used for infantile convulsions and epileptic seizures. Sanqi has similar components to ginseng, including polysaccharides and saponins. It has the effects of promoting hematopoiesis, enhancing immunity, regulating metabolism, and sedation.
Protecting brain nerve cells
Sanqi has the effect of anti-cerebral ischemia. It can dilate cerebral blood vessels, increase local blood flow, and protect brain tissue. Tianma alkaloids can improve hypoxia tolerance, reduce glutamate neurotoxicity, and alleviate neuronal damage, thus protecting brain nerve cells.
Protecting cardiovascular system
Sanqi contains Sanqi saponins, which can dilate coronary arteries, increase coronary blood flow, improve myocardial oxygen supply, and have anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-cerebral ischemia, and anti-arrhythmia effects, thus protecting the cardiovascular system. Tianma can also protect against myocardial ischemia, antiplatelet aggregation, and antithrombotic effects. Taking Sanqi and Tianma together can assist in lowering blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Who should not take Tianma and Sanqi?
1. Sanqi powder is warm in nature, and it is not suitable for people with internal deficiency and heat to take it, so as not to worsen the symptoms.
2. Sanqi has the effect of promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis. It is not suitable for women during menstruation to take it to avoid excessive menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual periods.
3. Sanqi is a blood-activating and stasis-resolving medicine. Pregnant women taking it may have the risk of miscarriage.
4. Sanqi has a strong blood-activating effect, and it may worsen the condition in people with blood deficiency.
5. People with blood deficiency and insufficient Yin fluid are not suitable for taking Tianma.
Precautions for taking Tianma and Sanqi
1. Do not take it blindly
Tianma and Sanqi have the effects of protecting the cardiovascular system, assisting in lowering blood pressure, and preventing atherosclerosis. However, both are Chinese medicinal materials and have special contraindications. They should not be taken without authorization to avoid discomfort. It is recommended to use them under the diagnosis of a doctor.
2. Do not take it in excessive amounts
Tianma and Sanqi contain multiple effective ingredients, which have antioxidant, anti-aging, and sedative effects. Taking them correctly can effectively relieve discomfort and regulate the body. The recommended dosage for Sanqi and Tianma is 3-9 grams, and excessive intake should be avoided to prevent harm to the body.
3. Do not boil for a long time
Tianma contains Tianma alkaloids, vanillin, Tianma polysaccharides, and Tianma glycosides. Tianma glycosides are easily volatilized when heated. Boiling Tianma and Sanqi together for too long will destroy the effective components of sedation and analgesia due to prolonged high temperature.
How to take Sanqi and Tianma powder?
Soak Sanqi and Tianma in water.
Ingredients:
5g Sanqi, 5g Tianma, 10g honey.
Instructions:
1. Grind Sanqi and Tianma into powder.
2. Take an appropriate amount and add honey to mix well.
3. Brew with warm water, cover and let it steep for 5 minutes.
