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The Chinese herb Notoginseng (Tianqi, 田七) has distinctive health benefits, especially for the blood and circulation. Did you know these facts and beliefs about Notoginseng?
1. Notoginseng can relieve pain by promoting blood circulation.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), aches and pains may be caused by poor blood flow. Since Notoginseng is believed to improve circulation, it may be used for pain relief.
2. Notoginseng helps stop bleeding.
In TCM, the herb is widely used to treat traumatic injuries and various kinds of bleeding. At home, Notoginseng can be used to make a drink that promotes the healing of minor scrapes and cuts. To make the drink for adults, double-boil 2 qian (8g) of Notoginseng in fresh water. For children, use 1–1.5 qian (4–6g). This drink should be consumed only during the period of recovery and should not be used over the long term.
3. The finest Notoginseng is said to come from two areas in southern China.
Wenshan in Yunnan province and Jingxi in Guangxi province provide moderate temperatures and sufficient rainfall to grow the best-quality Notoginseng.
4. Notoginseng may aid in physical growth during puberty.
Notoginseng is used by some parents to promote the development of their children during puberty.* The ability of Notoginseng to enhance circulation and prevent blood stasis is said to improve the flow of nutrients to growing bones and around the body.
5. Notoginseng is also known in Chinese as Sanqi, which means "Three Seven”.
This name comes from the belief that the herb is more effective when harvested between three and seven years after planting.
6. Notoginseng is a suitable remedy for women after childbirth.
With its ability to stop excessive bleeding and clear lochia (postnatal discharge), Notoginseng can be beneficial for women who have given birth. However, Notoginseng should be avoided altogether during pregnancy.
7. Notoginseng can be beneficial for preventing and treating heart disease.
Notoginseng may be effective in lowering cholesterol. Studies have also suggested that Notoginseng can help reduce chest pain caused by coronary heart disease.
每天一勺37粉：人一旦上了年纪，皮肤难免长皱纹、长斑。但《生命时报》采访年过70多岁的国家级名老中医陈淑长教授时，却发现她不但脸上、身上不长斑，而且面色白里透红，皮肤细腻，看起来不像古稀之人，倒像是50多岁的中年人。
功效：
三七根味甘、微苦、性温，具有化瘀止血、消肿定痛等功效。长期服用它对人体有双向调节的作用，既能止血，又能活血。
用法：
三七能够磨粉、泡酒、煮汤。一般来说，三七的用量每天不要超过10克，如果是服用三七磨成的粉，一次1-3克，每天1-2次。
提醒：
由于每个人的体质和病因不同，使用前应寻求医生的指导。有心脑血管疾病的患者用三七前，应咨询中医，并和医生沟通自己目前的服药情况。三七不能替代常规的心脑血管疾病治疗药物，不建议自行停药。
经期和孕期女性
三七有活血功效，可能引起经期女性经血过多。如果想用三七或三七花的女性，最好咨询中医，经期应慎用。
孕妇不宜用三七，以免对胎儿有影响。但三七是产后补血不错的选择，对失血性贫血有不错的效果，可遵医嘱选用。
注意，临床上曾出现很多因过量服"三七”造成肝损伤的病例，这些人服用的可能并不是三七，而是"土三七”，又称"菊三七”，它会造成不可逆转的肝功能损害。
