Can I take Sanqi powder for heart palpitations?

Mar 03, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Tian Hongbo

Introduction

Premature contraction patients can consume a moderate amount of Panax notoginseng powder (Sanqi powder) under the guidance of a physician. However, its usage must be supervised by a doctor. Because Sanqi powder is warm in nature, it is not recommended for patients with yin deficiency and internal heat, as it may exacerbate their condition. In addition, patients should maintain healthy lifestyle habits and choose suitable forms of exercise in their daily lives.

Generally speaking, cardiac premature beats refer to premature contractions. Patients with premature contractions can, under a doctor's guidance, consume an appropriate amount of Notoginseng powder. The detailed explanation is as follows:

As a traditional Chinese herb, Notoginseng powder has various pharmacological effects such as promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, stopping bleeding, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. Its active ingredients, including Notoginsenosides, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, are clinically used to treat various hemorrhagic disorders and are also employed as adjunctive therapy for coronary artery atherosclerotic heart disease and angina pectoris. For patients with premature contractions, the active components in Notoginseng powder help alleviate discomfort symptoms such as palpitations and chest tightness caused by premature contractions. The blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects of Notoginseng powder can improve blood circulation, thus helping relieve myocardial ischemia caused by premature contractions. Additionally, Notoginseng powder possesses antiarrhythmic properties, which can block the impulse conduction of premature contractions and prolong the effective refractory period, exerting a positive impact on the treatment of premature contractions.

However, patients with premature contractions should consume Notoginseng powder only under a doctor's supervision. Because Notoginseng powder is warm in nature, it is not recommended for patients with yin deficiency and internal heat, as it may worsen their condition. Furthermore, patients should also maintain healthy lifestyle habits, choose suitable forms of exercise, and ensure adequate sleep, all of which help maintain normal cardiac rhythm.

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Are heart palpitations a sign of myocarditis?

Premature contractions are not the same as myocarditis. Premature contractions refer to irregular heartbeats that may represent normal physiological phenomena but could also be associated with organic heart disease. Myocarditis, on the other hand, is usually related to viral infections. These two conditions are distinct; however, severe myocarditis may trigger premature contractions, leading to irregular heartbeats.

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Can a cold cause premature heartbeats?

Whether a cold causes premature contractions mainly depends on the type and severity of the cold. Non-viral colds or mild colds usually do not cause premature contractions, whereas viral or severe colds may induce viral myocarditis, thereby leading to premature contractions and associated symptoms. Therefore, it is important to promptly identify the cause of the cold and provide targeted treatment accordingly.

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Can ventricular premature beats in trigeminy rhythm return to normal?

Whether premature contractions can be restored mainly depends on the underlying cause. If caused by physiological factors, they may return to a normal state after improving lifestyle habits and generally do not require special treatment. However, premature contractions caused by pathological factors such as cardiomyopathy or coronary heart disease, especially in severe cases, are usually difficult to reverse and require treatment of the underlying disease or catheter radiofrequency ablation.

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Which acupoint should be scraped for cardiac premature beats?

In general, cardiac premature beats refer to premature contractions. For premature contractions, acupoints such as Neiguan (PC6), Shenmen (HT7), Shanzhong (CV17), Xinshu (BL15), and Jueyinshu (PC8) can be stimulated. Normally, one should avoid intense emotional fluctuations and reduce stimulation from negative emotions such as tension, anxiety, and anger. Relaxation methods such as listening to music or meditation may help alleviate these emotions and prevent emotional factors from triggering premature contractions.