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Notoginseng (Panax notoginseng), also known as “Tianqi,” is the dried root of the plant Panax notoginseng, belonging to the Araliaceae family. Notoginseng powder is a processed product derived from the rhizomes and main roots of this plant. It has a warm nature and a sweet or slightly bitter taste, and it primarily enters the Liver and Stomach meridians. So, how should notoginseng powder be consumed? The following section addresses this question.

How to Consume Notoginseng Powder

1. Direct Oral Administration

Direct oral administration is one of the most common methods for consuming notoginseng powder—often referred to as “raw consumption.” It is recommended to mix the powder with lukewarm water (approximately 30°C) or hot milk. If the taste proves excessively bitter, it may be mixed with soy milk, sweetened milk, or a small amount of honey. Alternatively, empty gelatin capsules can be purchased separately; the powder can be filled into the capsules and swallowed with warm water.

2. Medicinal Cuisine (Cooked Consumption)

Medicinal cuisine is another widely used method—commonly termed “cooked consumption.” Examples include notoginseng powder stewed with chicken or added to medicinal soups. After high-temperature cooking (e.g., steaming or boiling), it is consumed together with regular meals. Cooked notoginseng powder exerts nourishing effects such as promoting blood production, invigorating blood circulation, strengthening constitution in cases of general debility, improving appetite loss, alleviating neurasthenia, relieving excessive fatigue, and aiding recovery from blood loss or anemia.

Therapeutic Effects and Benefits of Notoginseng Powder

1. Immune Enhancement

Notoginseng powder contains bioactive components including notoginseng polysaccharides, total saponins, and amino acids. Notoginseng polysaccharides enhance macrophage function; total saponins increase both the total white blood cell count and the percentage of lymphocytes in peripheral blood; and amino acids—essential nutrients—facilitate synthesis of immunoglobulins. Collectively, these actions contribute to immune system enhancement.

2. Hepatoprotection

Notoginseng powder exhibits hepatoprotective effects, largely attributable to its total saponin content. These saponins promote hepatocyte proliferation, prevent hepatic fibrosis and microvascular lesions induced by hepatic ischemia, protect the liver against chemical injury, and effectively reduce hepatocyte apoptosis.

3. Prevention of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

Notoginseng powder helps prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, primarily due to its total saponin content. These saponins effectively dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, improve microcirculation, increase blood flow, and inhibit arterial sclerosis—thereby offering significant preventive and therapeutic benefits for various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions. Additionally, notoginseng powder exerts bidirectional regulation of blood glucose levels, making it beneficial for preventing and managing hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia.

The above outlines the primary methods of consuming notoginseng powder: direct oral administration using lukewarm water (~30°C) or hot milk; encapsulation in empty gelatin capsules followed by ingestion with warm water; or incorporation into cooked dishes via high-temperature preparation (e.g., steaming or stewing). We hope this information proves helpful to you.