Can Panax notoginseng powder treat acne? Benefits, how to take it and the best time

Many people have the habit of taking Panax notoginseng powder. Panax notoginseng has long been a precious Chinese medicinal herb, and Panax notoginseng powder is made from the main root of Panax notoginseng. Besides being taken internally, it can also be applied externally. So what are the benefits and effects of Panax notoginseng powder and how do you take it? Can it treat acne? When is the best time to take it?

I. Benefits and effects of Panax notoginseng powder and how to take it

1. Benefits and effects of Panax notoginseng powder

The composition of Panax notoginseng powder is the same as that of the main root of Panax notoginseng. It is rich in the active ingredients notoginsenosides, Panax notoginseng polysaccharides, notoginsengin and flavonoids. It is warm in nature and sweet with a slight bitterness in taste, and enters the liver, stomach and large intestine meridians. It is understood that Panax notoginseng powder has 4 major benefits and effects:

(1) Panax notoginseng powder has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis: Panax notoginseng powder contains saponins, which can dilate blood vessels and promote blood circulation, and has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

(2) Panax notoginseng powder has a hemostatic effect: Panax notoginseng powder contains notoginsengin and quercetin, and has a very good hemostatic effect. If you are injured, sprinkling Panax notoginseng powder on the bleeding area can quickly stop the bleeding.

(3) Panax notoginseng powder has a role in preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: Panax notoginseng has the functions of promoting blood circulation and nourishing blood. Long-term use of Panax notoginseng powder can soften blood vessels, thereby achieving the purpose of lowering blood pressure, and can effectively prevent various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, note that Panax notoginseng powder cannot be used as a blood pressure medication.

(4) Panax notoginseng powder has a beauty and skin-care effect: taking Panax notoginseng powder has a very good protective effect on the complexion, and also has an auxiliary effect on fading spots. It can be taken mixed with warm water or milk, and if you cannot get used to its bitter taste, you can also add honey.

In addition, Panax notoginseng powder has a certain auxiliary effect on fighting fatigue, improving learning and memory, enhancing immunity and protecting the liver.

Note: Although the benefits of Panax notoginseng powder are good, it should also be taken under the guidance of a doctor, and it cannot directly replace medication for treatment.

2. How to take Panax notoginseng powder

There are mainly two ways to take Panax notoginseng powder: one is raw, and the other is cooked.

(1) Raw: take it mixed with warm water or milk, 2 times a day, no more than 5g each time, preferably before meals. Taking it on an empty stomach is conducive to the absorption of the active ingredients of Panax notoginseng. It is mainly effective for blood conditions such as promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, traumatic bleeding, postpartum dizziness due to blood loss, vomiting blood and nosebleeds.

(2) Cooked: take it with boiling water or in soup, 3-5 grams each time, no more than 10g a day. Its main effect is nourishing blood.

Contraindications: Do not take more than 10 grams of Panax notoginseng powder per person per day, and no more than 5 grams at one time, except for external use to stop bleeding; moreover, Panax notoginseng powder is mainly for preventive purposes, so it must be taken under the guidance of a doctor, and it must not be directly used in place of medication; pregnant women, people with colds, women during menstruation, and children under 10 years old should not use it.

II. When is the best time to take Panax notoginseng powder?

Generally, Panax notoginseng powder is absorbed best when taken on an empty stomach.

1. One hour before going to bed at night;

2. Half an hour after getting up in the morning;

3. It is absorbed best when taken on an empty stomach 1-2 hours before or after meals (except for people with a cold stomach constitution). Therefore, taking Panax notoginseng powder on an empty stomach in the morning or before bed is the most effective. If taking it on an empty stomach causes stomach discomfort, it can be changed to taking it after meals.

III. Does Panax notoginseng powder treat acne?

Panax notoginseng powder is mainly used for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, stopping bleeding and so on. Its effect on treating acne is not very obvious. It is recommended not to use it indiscriminately, as this may worsen the acne. For severe acne, it is best to go to a hospital dermatology department to get a suitable treatment plan.

IV. How do you tell the quality and authenticity of Panax notoginseng powder?

Generally, identifying the quality of Panax notoginseng powder is divided into four steps, namely: first look, second smell, third taste, fourth soak in water.

1. Look: this means looking at the color of the Panax notoginseng powder. High-quality Panax notoginseng powder is grayish-yellow in color. If the Panax notoginseng powder is more green, it is most likely mixed with Panax notoginseng stems or leaves, and the effect will not be as good as that of the main root of Panax notoginseng; if the Panax notoginseng powder is more white or close to the color of wheat flour, it is most likely mixed with rice flour or wheat flour.

2. Smell: high-quality Panax notoginseng powder has a strong Chinese herbal medicine smell, strong but not pungent.

3. Taste: high-quality Panax notoginseng powder tastes extremely bitter when first put into the mouth, but after a moment it quickly turns sweet, and the bitter taste does not linger too long.

4. Soak: put an appropriate amount of Panax notoginseng powder into a glass cup, pour in clean water, and high-quality Panax notoginseng powder will show a layered state, with the upper layer being an earthy yellow broth color, and a layer of sediment at the bottom of the cup; inferior Panax notoginseng powder does not dissolve easily in water, and the aqueous solution is turbid, with floating matter on the surface and accompanied by a large amount of sediment.

Conclusion: Although Panax notoginseng powder has a certain health-care effect on the body, the editor also reminds everyone to consult a doctor before choosing whether to take it, and not to take too much when taking it. After all, Panax notoginseng is still a Chinese medicinal herb, so you should pay more attention in daily life.