In traditional Chinese medicine, there is one herb revered as the "Holy Herb for Blood Circulation" and the "Natural Aspirin" – San Qi (Panax notoginseng) .
The Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica records: "San Qi (Panax notoginseng) tastes slightly sweet and slightly bitter, and can treat all blood disorders." This single sentence reveals its supreme status in treating blood-related conditions. Whether it's external injuries, bruising, fractures, or strain from prolonged sitting and lower back pain, San Qi (Panax notoginseng) can be applied both topically and internally to resolve stagnation and promote healing. For internal ailments – such as frequent chest tightness, sudden palpitations, dull pain, or in middle-aged and elderly individuals dealing with myocardial ischemia and coronary heart disease – San Qi(Panax notoginseng) is an excellent remedy for regulating engery and blood while protecting the heart.
Modern research confirms that the total saponins in San Qi (Panax notoginseng) can dilate blood vessels, improve microcirculation, inhibit platelet aggregation, and reduce blood viscosity – effectively clearing "waste" from the vessels and earning it the title "Vascular Scavenger." Its protective effects on the cardiovascular system have been extensively validated in clinical studies.
Yet San Qi (Panax notoginseng) is even more powerful when combined with other herbs, creating synergies greater than the sum of their parts:
