San Qi
Notoginseng Radix
sweet, slightly bitter, warm
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Stop Bleeding
CLASSICAL MANIFESTATIONS:
- Bleeding disorders internal and external
- Hematemesis
- Epistaxis
- Hematuria
- Hemafecia
- Bleeding from trauma
- Traumas
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Contusions
- Pain
- Chest pain
- Abdominal pain
- Sores
- Abscesses
San Qi is sweet, slightly bitter, and warm. It enters the liver and stomach systems. San Qi is considered the number one herb for injuries. It is unique in that it moves the blood while at the same time it stops bleeding. It is likely a major component of the secret formula Yunnan Baiyao that is famous for stopping bleeding but the exact ingredients and amounts are an unknown treasure.
Channels: liver, stomach
COMMON APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL POSSIBILITIES:
- Bleeding disorders
- Uterine
- Trauma
- Nosebleed
- Gums
- Urine
- Stool
- Dysenteric
- Cough
- Uterine
- Strains
- Sprains
- Dysglycemia
- Poor circulation
- Angina pain
- Iritis
- Antimicrobial
- Fever
Formulas:
- Ping Gan Kai Yu Zhi Xue Tang
Contraindications: use San Qi with caution when prescribing to patients that are pregnant
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