Can Sanqi powder help fade dark spots?
Disease description:
If a patient has pigmentation caused by blood stasis or qi stagnation, this type of pigmentation may respond more significantly to the blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects of Panax notoginseng powder (Sanqi powder), thereby achieving a better lightening effect. However, it is important to perform a skin test on the inner arm or behind the ear before initial use of Sanqi powder to check for any allergic reactions.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Generally speaking, Sanqi powder refers to a traditional Chinese medicine, whose main components include saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, and others. It is known for promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis and stopping bleeding by dispersing stasis. Whether Sanqi powder can lighten pigmentation spots depends on the specific type of spot. If a patient has pigmentation spots caused by blood stasis or Qi stagnation, Sanqi powder usually can help lighten the spots. However, if the spots are freckles, nevus of Ota, or other types of pigmentation, the effect of Sanqi powder may not be significant, and it may even be ineffective.
The specific analysis is as follows:
If a patient has pigmentation spots caused by blood stasis or Qi stagnation, Sanqi powder's effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis may be more noticeable, thus achieving better spot-lightening effects. However, it is important to perform a skin test on the inner arm or behind the ear before first use to check for any allergic reactions.
If the pigmentation spots are freckles, nevus of Ota, or other similar types, the effect of Sanqi powder may not be prominent, and it may even have no effect at all. Lightening pigmentation spots is a comprehensive process that requires not only the use of Chinese herbal medicines like Sanqi powder but also good lifestyle habits, sun protection measures, and medical treatment when necessary. It is also important to maintain a healthy diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods.
