Panax notoginseng (NOT P. ginseng or American ginseng — different species with different chemistry) is used in Chinese medicine for cardiovascular conditions and bleeding. Contains unique saponins (notoginsenosides) that have dual action: they promote hemostasis (stop bleeding) AND are anti-thrombotic (prevent clots). This paradox is dose-dependent — low doses promote platelet aggregation, high doses inhibit it. Used in Yunnan Baiyao (Chinese hemostatic medicine). Key clinical data: reduced bleeding time by 40% in surgical patients. STRONG anticoagulant interaction. --- *Reviewed by the Dose AI Research Team and Clinical Advisory Board* *Last updated: 2026-04-06*
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