Why Can Sanqi Zhi Gan Wan Protect the Liver and Reduce Fat?

Generally, Sanqi Zhigan Pills are a traditional Chinese medicine formulation, with Panax notoginseng (Sanqi) as the main ingredient, combined with various herbal components known for their liver-protective and lipid-lowering effects. Sanqi Zhigan Pills help protect the liver and reduce fat accumulation, which may be related to spleen-strengthening and turbidity-resolving actions, regulation of lipid metabolism, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, treatment of fatty liver, and steady reduction of liver and blood lipid levels. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. Specific explanations are as follows:

1. Strengthening the Spleen and Resolving Turbidity

Ingredients in Sanqi Zhigan Pills such as Atractylodes Macrocephala (Bai Zhu) and Paeonia lactiflora (Bai Shao) have the effect of strengthening the spleen and boosting vital energy, enhancing the spleen’s transformation and transportation functions, thereby promoting the elimination of dampness and turbid qi from the body. Meanwhile, ingredients like hawthorn (Shan Zha) promote digestion, invigorate the stomach, regulate qi, and aid food digestion, helping eliminate internal dampness and turbidity. This reduces the burden on the liver and supports overall liver health.

2. Regulating Lipid Metabolism

Sanqi Zhigan Pills can improve hepatic microcirculation, promote repair and regeneration of liver cells, and enhance the liver's metabolic capacity. This enables the liver to more effectively process lipids in the body, thus lowering blood lipid levels. By regulating lipid metabolism, the pills reduce fat deposition in the liver, thereby protecting the liver from damage.

3. Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis

Active ingredients such as Panax notoginseng (Sanqi) and Paeonia rubra (Chi Shao) in the formula help promote blood circulation and resolve blood stasis, regulate qi flow, and unblock meridians. These actions improve intrahepatic microcirculation, increase hepatic blood flow, and enhance liver circulation. Improved blood flow supports liver cell repair and regeneration, thereby alleviating symptoms of fatty liver disease.

4. Treating Fatty Liver Disease

The medicinal components in Sanqi Zhigan Pills can dilate liver blood vessels, promote liver cell repair and regeneration, and enhance liver metabolism. By regulating the body's lipid metabolism and reducing fat accumulation in the liver, the pills effectively treat fatty liver disease.

5. Steadily Reducing Liver and Blood Lipid Levels

When treating fatty liver and hyperlipidemia, Sanqi Zhigan Pills steadily lower lipid levels in the liver and bloodstream. This gradual reduction prevents the liver from being overwhelmed by a sudden influx of lipids due to overly rapid lipid breakdown, thus avoiding re-accumulation of fat in the liver and worsening of the condition. Additionally, it helps prevent liver cell fibrosis that might result from excessively rapid reduction of liver fat.

It is recommended that during treatment, patients engage in moderate physical exercise, achieve appropriate weight loss, quit smoking, and avoid alcohol consumption. A light diet is advised, avoiding spicy, raw, cold, greasy, and irritating foods such as hot pot and barbecued items, to prevent additional strain on the spleen and stomach.