Hey, dear elderly friends, have you ever encountered such a situation: get up in the morning, suddenly feel that the waist is not sore, the legs are not painful, it is not difficult to go up to the fifth floor in one breath, thinking that you are eighteen years old again, but when you look back, oh Huo, it turns out that you ate a spoonful of the legendary "pain-relieving artifact" yesterday - Panax notoginseng powder.
So, what is the origin of Panax notoginseng powder? Can it really become a "pain-relieving artifact" for the elderly? Today, let me, a health science popularizer, unveil the mystery of Panax notoginseng to you.
First of all, let's learn about the origin of Panax notoginseng. Panax notoginseng, the name sounds like a "fairy wind bone", it is mainly grown in China's Yunnan Province, especially Wenshan Prefecture, where the climate and soil conditions are very suitable for the growth of Panax notoginseng, therefore, Wenshan is also known as the "hometown of Panax notoginseng".
So, what is the effect of Panax notoginseng? It is said that Panax notoginseng has the effects of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, stopping bleeding and building muscles, reducing swelling and relieving pain, does it sound a bit like the "miracle medicine" in martial arts novels? In fact, Panax notoginseng does have a long history of application in traditional Chinese medicine, especially in the treatment of bruises, blood stasis and swelling pain, etc., the effect of Panax notoginseng is widely recognized.
In fact, Panax notoginseng is also widely used in modern medicine, it is used to treat various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension and other diseases, and the extract of Panax notoginseng saponin is also used to make various drugs, which can be said to be the "Internet celebrity" in the medical field.
So, the question is, can the elderly improve their body pain by taking Panax notoginseng powder? The answer to this question is actually not simple. First of all, let's be clear that any drug has its indications and contraindications, and Panax notoginseng powder is no exception. Although Panax notoginseng powder has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain, not all body aches are suitable for taking Panax notoginseng powder.
For example, if you have muscle soreness caused by excessive exercise, then taking Panax notoginseng powder may not have a good pain relief effect, but will increase your risk of bleeding. Because Panax notoginseng has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, it may aggravate bleeding symptoms. Therefore, before taking Panax notoginseng powder, it is best to consult a doctor to see if it is suitable for you to take it.
In addition, although Panax notoginseng powder has a long history of application, its specific pharmacological mechanism and toxic side effects need further research. Therefore, in the process of taking Panax notoginseng powder, we also need to pay attention to our physical condition, and if there is discomfort, we should stop taking the drug immediately and consult a doctor.
Generally speaking, the dosage and time of taking Panax notoginseng powder need to be determined according to the individual's physical condition and the doctor's advice. In general, the dosage of Panax notoginseng powder is 3-9 grams per day, divided into 2-3 doses. Moreover, Panax notoginseng powder is best taken after meals to avoid irritation of the gastric mucosa.
There are several ways to take Panax notoginseng powder:
- Oral: Pour Panax notoginseng powder directly into your mouth and swallow it with warm water. This method is the simplest and most straightforward. However, it should be noted that the taste of Panax notoginseng powder may be a little bitter, if you are sensitive to bitterness, you can try the following other ways to take it.
- Dissolve: Pour Panax notoginseng powder into a cup, add an appropriate amount of warm water, stir well and drink. This method can reduce the irritation of Panax notoginseng powder on the gastric mucosa, and it can also reduce the bitter taste.
- Spice: Panax notoginseng powder is made into food together with other ingredients, such as stewed chicken soup with notoginseng powder, steamed eggs with notoginseng powder, etc. This method not only reduces the bitterness but also increases the nutrients.
- External use: Mix Panax notoginseng powder and water into a paste and apply to the painful area. This method is indicated for external bruising and hematoma pain.
- As a Chinese herbal medicine, Panax notoginseng powder can indeed be taken in combination with other medicinal materials to achieve better efficacy. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, a reasonable combination of medicinal materials can exert a synergistic effect between drugs, enhance the efficacy, and reduce side effects. Here are some common suggestions for pairing Panax notoginseng powder:
- Panax notoginseng powder + salvia: Danshen has the effect of activating blood and removing blood stasis, cooling blood and relieving pain, and can be used with Panax notoginseng powder to enhance the effect of blood circulation and blood stasis, and is suitable for patients with cardiovascular diseases and hypertension.
- Panax notoginseng powder + hawthorn: Hawthorn can eliminate food and stomach, invigorate blood and eliminate blood stasis, and when taken together with Panax notoginseng powder, it helps to improve indigestion and cardiovascular diseases.
- Panax notoginseng powder + wolfberry: wolfberry has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys and brightening the eye, and it is suitable for people with liver and kidney yin deficiency and blurred vision.
- Panax notoginseng powder + Astragalus: Astragalus can replenish qi and solidify the surface, dilute water and reduce swelling, and is taken together with Panax notoginseng powder, which is suitable for people with qi deficiency and low immunity.
- Panax notoginseng powder + angelica: Angelica sinensis has the effect of replenishing blood and regulating menstruation, invigorating blood and relieving pain, and is suitable for women with irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea.
When taking Panax notoginseng powder and other herbs, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Individual differences: Different people's physiques and conditions are different, and the actual situation of the individual needs to be considered when mixing medicinal materials, and it is best to do it under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner.
- Drug interactions: Some herbs may interact with each other to affect their efficacy or produce adverse reactions, so caution is required when mixing them.
- Dosage: When taking together, the dosage of various herbs needs to be adjusted appropriately to avoid excessive or insufficient dose.
- Long-term use: Long-term use of any medication should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor so that the regimen can be adjusted in time.
In conclusion, the combination of Panax notoginseng powder and other medicinal herbs can indeed enhance the efficacy, but it needs to be carried out under the guidance of a professional TCM practitioner to ensure that it is safe and effective. Don't blindly mix and match on your own, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. Remember, health is our ultimate goal, and all treatments should be based on safety.
Regardless of the method of taking, it is important to note that the dosage and duration of Panax notoginseng powder need to be determined according to the individual's physical condition and the doctor's advice. If discomfort occurs, the drug should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted.
Finally, I would like to remind you that any drug has its indications and contraindications, and Panax notoginseng powder is no exception. In the process of taking Panax notoginseng powder, we need to pay attention to our physical condition, and if we feel unwell, we should stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a doctor. In addition, although Panax notoginseng powder has a long history of application, its specific pharmacological mechanism and toxic side effects need further research. Therefore, in the process of taking Panax notoginseng powder, we also need to pay attention to our physical condition, and if there is discomfort, we should stop taking the drug immediately and consult a doctor.
Well, that's all for today's popular science, I hope you can learn about the origin, efficacy, clinical use of Panax notoginseng powder and whether the elderly can improve body pain by taking Panax notoginseng powder from this article. Finally, I would like to say that any drug has its indications and contraindications, and Panax notoginseng powder is no exception. In the process of taking Panax notoginseng powder, we need to pay attention to our physical condition, and if we feel unwell, we should stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a doctor. After all, health is the most important thing, you say?