San Qi, also known as Notoginseng Radix or Pseudoginseng Root, is a sweet, slightly bitter, and warm herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to stop bleeding, reduce swelling, relieve pain, and invigorate blood. It is one of the most important hemostatic herbs in TCM, known for its ability to both stop bleeding and dispel blood stasis. San Qi is widely used in internal and external trauma, bleeding disorders, and cardiovascular health.
Functies en voordelen
Stops Bleeding & Transforms Blood Stasis
San Qi is highly effective in treating internal or external bleeding, including nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stool, uterine bleeding, and traumatic hemorrhage. Unlike many hemostatic herbs, it does not cause blood stagnation and is safe to use when bleeding is accompanied by stasis.
Reduces Swelling & Alleviates Pain
This herb is commonly used in trauma-related injuries such as bruises, sprains, fractures, or soft tissue damage. It relieves pain by promoting blood flow, dispersing stagnation, and reducing inflammation.
Versterkt het bloed en verdrijft stagnatie
San Qi is included in many formulas for blood stasis-related pain, particularly in the chest and abdomen. It helps improve circulation, break up clots, and restore proper blood flow in acute and chronic conditions.
Ondersteunt cardiovasculaire gezondheid
In modern herbal medicine, San Qi is recognized for its cardiovascular benefits, including reducing blood viscosity, improving microcirculation, and protecting blood vessels. It is often used in patients with coronary artery disease or post-stroke recovery.
Indicaties
Trauma with bleeding, swelling, or pain
Hemorrhage from various causes, including uterine bleeding, nosebleeds, or blood in the urine
Chest pain, angina, or stroke recovery related to blood stasis
Internal bleeding from injury or chronic inflammation
Post-surgical recovery with bruising or risk of bleeding
Diagnose van tong en pols in TCM
Tongue: Dark or purplish with stasis spots, or red if there is active bleeding
Pulse: Choppy, wiry, or hesitant in blood stasis; rapid or thin if bleeding is active
Common TCM Patterns Treated by San Qi
San Qi treats Blood Stasis with Bleeding, Qi and Blood Stagnation from trauma, and Internal Bleeding due to heat or injury. These patterns typically present with pain, bleeding, bruising, swelling, or circulatory disorders.
Voorzorgsmaatregelen en contra-indicaties
Use with caution during pregnancy unless directed by a practitioner
Not recommended in cases of bleeding due to Qi Deficiency without stasis
Avoid in patients taking anticoagulant medication without supervision
May be too stimulating in patients with excess heat and no stagnation
Conclusie
San Qi is one of the most valuable herbs in TCM for treating bleeding and trauma. Its dual ability to stop bleeding and invigorate blood circulation makes it ideal for injuries, hemorrhage, and cardiovascular conditions. Its balanced nature allows it to be safely used in acute and chronic disorders involving blood stasis, swelling, and pain.
