What are the benefits of drinking water infused with Tianqi (Panax notoginseng)?

Jan 22, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Panax notoginseng, also known as Sanqi, typically has functions and benefits including protection of the cardiovascular system, enhancement of immunity, regulation of blood pressure and lipids, promotion of blood circulation to remove blood stasis, and hemostasis. It should be used cautiously or avoided in pregnant women, women during menstruation, and individuals with cold-deficiency body constitutions. Additionally, due to its warm nature, excessive consumption of Panax notoginseng may cause heatiness; therefore, appropriate dosage should be observed when taking it.

Tianqi, also known as Sanqi, typically has functions and benefits including protecting the cardiovascular system, enhancing immunity, regulating blood pressure and lipids, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, and stopping bleeding while dispersing瘀. A detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Protecting the cardiovascular system

Sanqi has the effects of dilating blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and inhibiting thrombus formation. Drinking an appropriate amount of Sanqi water regularly helps maintain cardiovascular health and prevent diseases such as hypertension and atherosclerosis.

2. Enhancing immunity

The polysaccharide components in Sanqi can activate human immune cells, strengthen the body's immune function, improve disease resistance, and are especially beneficial for individuals with weak constitutions.

3. Regulating blood pressure and lipids

Sanqi can dilate blood vessels, thereby helping to lower blood pressure. Hypertensive patients drinking an appropriate amount of Sanqi-infused water can serve as an adjunctive treatment. At the same time, Sanqi also has lipid-lowering effects and can assist in the treatment of patients with fatty liver disease and atherosclerosis.

4. Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis

Sanqi can promote blood circulation, eliminate blood stasis, and relieve pain. Therefore, drinking Sanqi-infused water has certain therapeutic effects in treating bruises, traumatic injuries, painful menstruation, and postpartum blood stasis.

5. Stopping bleeding and dispersing瘀

Tianqi contains saponin components that can promote platelet aggregation and accelerate the blood coagulation process, thereby achieving rapid hemostasis. It can also promote blood circulation, helping to disperse and absorb internal瘀blood, and has good therapeutic effects on symptoms such as bruises, injuries, and bleeding.

Pregnant women, women during menstruation, and individuals with a cold and weak constitution should use it cautiously or avoid it. In addition, Tianqi is warm in nature, and excessive consumption may cause excessive internal heat, so it should be taken in moderation.