Can I take Panax notoginseng powder if I have uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are a common disease in life, especially among women who have been physically weak for a long time. When you suffer from uterine fibroids, you need to receive timely treatment and examination. Panax notoginseng powder is a common medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, and people with uterine fibroids can also take Panax notoginseng powder.

Can I take Panax notoginseng powder if I have uterine fibroids?

Patients with uterine fibroids can take Panax notoginseng powder. Uterine fibroids belong to the category of "accumulation of symptoms and masses" in traditional Chinese medicine. The treatment principle is to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Since Panax notoginseng powder has the function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, it can be used for uterine fibroids. In addition, Panax notoginseng powder has a tonic effect. It contains notoginseng saponins and ginsenosides, and the content of ginsenosides is higher than that of ginseng. It was also called "golden invincible" in ancient times. However, patients with poor coagulation function, low platelet count, and heavy menstrual flow should use it with caution to avoid bleeding.

When taking Panax notoginseng powder, you must adhere to the principle of slow effect, that is, do not take too much in one day, 3-6g is enough, and it can be taken dry or dissolved in water. When choosing Panax notoginseng powder, be sure to go to a regular hospital and have it processed on site to avoid purchasing wild Panax notoginseng, which can easily damage liver and kidney function. Please combine the specific medication with clinical practice and follow the doctor's face-to-face consultation guidance.

The formation of uterine fibroids is mostly caused by blood stasis. Due to physical weakness, exposure to cold evil or liver qi stagnation and spleen dysfunction, it will eventually lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis or qi deficiency and blood stasis. The blood stasis coagulates in the uterus and forms fibroids. Clinically, Panax notoginseng powder has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain.

Patients with uterine fibroids can take Panax notoginseng powder, but the formation of fibroids is caused by qi deficiency and blood stasis or qi stagnation and blood stasis, so the effect will be better if it is clinically combined with qi-tonifying or qi-regulating drugs. Because individual physical conditions vary, the effectiveness of Panax notoginseng powder in treating uterine fibroids will also vary. When taking Panax notoginseng powder, you should pay attention to the following points. People who take it for the first time may experience symptoms of dry mouth and thirst. This is not a big deal and it will be relieved after a while. Another thing is that it is not advisable to take Panax notoginseng powder during menstruation, because Panax notoginseng powder can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, which will cause heavy menstrual flow. Another thing is that it is not suitable to take Panax notoginseng during pregnancy. Also, when taking Panax notoginseng powder, you should be careful to avoid eating cold or raw foods. For larger uterine fibroids, surgery is still recommended to remove them.