Can I take Panax notoginseng powder during my period?

Panax notoginseng powder is a type of traditional Chinese medicine. It also has certain benefits to our human body. However, there are many contraindications for Panax notoginseng powder. For some special groups of people, Panax notoginseng powder cannot be consumed. There are many precautions during menstruation. If you are not careful, many problems will arise. So, can you eat Panax notoginseng powder during menstruation?

Suitable conditions for taking Panax notoginseng powder:

1. Small amount of menstrual flow. If the menstrual flow is relatively light, you can take some Panax notoginseng powder in moderation. A light menstrual flow is usually caused by blood deficiency, spleen deficiency, blood stasis and other reasons. Panax notoginseng powder has the effect of promoting blood circulation and strengthening the spleen, and can effectively help expel blood stasis. If the menstrual disorder is caused by blood stasis, accompanied by blood clots, small amount of menstrual blood, and brown or dark red menstrual blood, these conditions are generally accompanied by insufficient qi and blood, weak and stagnant qi and blood circulation, then you can use Panax notoginseng powder to promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation. But it should be noted that: if menstruation returns to normal, Panax notoginseng powder should not be used during every menstrual period.

2. Dysmenorrhea. Panax notoginseng powder has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is effective for dysmenorrhea caused by blood stasis. Usage: Start taking it three days before menstruation, twice a day, 3 grams each time, with warm water before meals. For female friends who do not feel pain during menstruation, taking Panax notoginseng powder can replenish the nutrients lost by the body during menstruation in time. Long-term use of the powder can regulate the endocrine system, replenish qi and blood, and make the complexion rosy.

3. Delayed menstruation. Most of these women suffer from blood deficiency, which is usually caused by excessive work pressure, stress, fatigue and lack of sleep. The solutions to blood deficiency are: never touch cold things when menstruation is about to come. Women in this category can take Panax notoginseng powder every day.

4. Early menstruation. This type of women suffer from blood deficiency and qi deficiency, so it is very important to replenish qi. Therefore, you can take some Panax notoginseng powder to replenish qi. In daily life, it is recommended to eat more pork, beef, shrimp and other foods rich in qi and spirit.

Not suitable for taking Panax notoginseng powder:

1. Heavy menstrual flow. If a woman with heavy menstrual flow has already had a lot of bleeding and the blood is red, this is a sign of blood heat, and the blood-activating effect of Panax notoginseng powder will increase the amount of blood discharged, which can easily cause blood loss. Therefore, it is not suitable to consume Panax notoginseng powder when the menstrual flow is heavy.

2. Normal menstruation. Since your menstrual period is normal, it is not suitable to consume Panax notoginseng powder. After all, Panax notoginseng powder is a traditional Chinese medicine. If you consume Panax notoginseng powder during your menstrual period, you will experience bleeding, which may lead to excessive menstrual flow and excessive bleeding, so be careful.