What is Panax Notoginseng Good For?

         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:

1. San Qi + Dan Shen – The "Dynamic Duo" for Heart and Vascular Stagnation

Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) invigorates blood and nourishes the blood while cooling and calming the spirit. San Qi (Panax notoginseng) invigorates blood, stops bleeding, and resolves stasis. Together, they enhance the power to remove stagnation while avoiding depletion of energy and blood. This combination is especially suitable for symptoms like dizziness, headache, stabbing or tight chest pain, and a purplish tongue – all signs of blood stasis.

2. San Qi + Chuan Xiong – The "Power Pair" for Vasodilation

Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) It propels blood circulation, while San Qi (Panax notoginseng) improves microcirculation. This duo works wonders for head distension, migraines, limb numbness, and even dysmenorrhea in women.

3. San Qi + Huang Qi – The "Golden Combo" for Energy Deficiency with Blood Stasis

Huang Qi (Astragalus) powerfully tonifies vital energy, providing the driving force for blood flow. San Qi (Panax notoginseng) assists by invigorating blood, ensuring that tonification does not lead to stagnation and that circulation does not deplete vitality. This pairing is ideal for post-stroke sequelae (hemiplegia, slurred speech), long-term illness with energy deficiency and blood stasis, chronic cough with phlegm, and general fatigue.

To help more people benefit from the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, we have carefully developed a compound formula centered on San Qi (Panax notoginseng), integrating several authentic regional herbs. The result is a holistic cardiovascular and overall wellness raw material – 「CardioVital」.

Formula Composition:

• Salvia miltiorrhiza

• Gastrodia elata

• Panax notoginseng

• Cordyceps Militaris

• American Ginseng

• Astragalus

With over 20 years of experience in supplement development, our products can be formulated into capsules, tablets, powders, and other dosage forms, with support for custom formulations and packaging.

Let the wisdom of ancient formulas, empowered by modern technology, safeguard your cardiovascular health.