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San Qi (三七), the root of Panax notoginseng (Tian Qi), is the foremost herb for stopping bleeding without causing stasis, and it simultaneously invigorates the blood, dispels stasis and relieves pain and swelling; a key herb for trauma.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Panax notoginseng (Radix Notoginseng)
Common English Name
Notoginseng / tian qi
Taste
Sweet, slightly bitter
Temperature
Warm
Channels Entered
Liver, Stomach
Actions & Functions
- Stops bleeding (internal and external) without causing stasis
- Invigorates the blood and dispels stasis
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain (trauma)
Indications
Bleeding of all kinds (coughing or vomiting of blood, blood in stool/urine, trauma); and traumatic injury with pain, swelling and bruising.
Dosage
3-9 g in decoction, or 1-3 g as powder (powder is preferred).
Common Combinations
Often used alone as powder for bleeding and trauma; a key ingredient of Yunnan Bai Yao.
Cautions & Contraindications
Use with caution in pregnancy and in blood deficiency without stasis.
