Chinese herbs

Panax notoginseng

Also called: sanqi, tianqi, tienchi

A ginseng relative (sanqi) used for bleeding and circulation.

Why people take it
Heart, circulation, bruises.
What the evidence says
Limited evidence.
How it is usually taken
Usually 1 to 3 g of powder a day.
Be careful
Affects blood clotting; avoid with blood thinners and in pregnancy.
Medicines it can interact with
May strongly affect blood thinners and antiplatelets.

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Common questions

What is Panax notoginseng?

A ginseng relative (sanqi) used for bleeding and circulation.

Why do people take Panax notoginseng?

Heart, circulation, bruises.

Does Panax notoginseng work?

Limited evidence.

How much Panax notoginseng do people take?

Usually 1 to 3 g of powder a day.

Is Panax notoginseng safe?

Affects blood clotting; avoid with blood thinners and in pregnancy.

Does Panax notoginseng interact with medicines?

May strongly affect blood thinners and antiplatelets.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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