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Sanqi (Notoginseng Root)

2025-05-21 18:00:00

 三七(田七):中藥界的寶藏
三七,又稱田七,是中醫藥領域中極具價值的一味中藥材。在中華傳統醫學的浩瀚典籍中,早已有關於三七的記載,它被視為活血祛瘀、通絡止痛的良藥。
 三七的中藥特性
三七性溫,味甘、微苦,歸肝、胃經。其主要功效在於散瘀止血、定痛。在臨床應用中,對於多種出血症候,如咯血、吐血、衄血、便血、崩漏等,均有良好的止血作用,且能化瘀而無留瘀之弊。同時,對於跌打損傷、瘀血腫痛等,三七能有效通絡止痛,促進局部瘀血消散。
 三七的藥用部位
三七的藥用部位主要是其根部。三七根塊肥厚,呈紡錘形或圓錐形,表皮有細縱紋,斷面呈灰綠色或灰白色,質堅實。採收後經過清洗、晒乾等處理,便成為我們常見的中藥材三七。
 三七的歷史淵源
中醫使用三七的歷史可追溯至數百年前。在明代的《本草綱目拾遺》中就已詳細記載了三七的藥用價值,當時它已被廣泛用於中醫臨床,尤其在活血化瘀方面頗受推崇。隨著中醫學的不斷發展,三七的應用範圍也逐漸擴大,從傳統的內服,到後來的外用敷貼等多種方式。
 三七在中藥配方中的應用
 內服配方
在一些傳統的中藥配方中,三七常與其他中藥配伍使用。例如,與當歸、川芎等配伍,可增強活血化瘀之力,用於治療瘀血阻滯所致的胸痹心痛、脈絡痹阻等病症。又比如,與白芨同用,對於肺熱咯血、胃熱吐血等有很好的止血效果。
 外用配方
在外科領域,三七研末調敷可治療外傷出血、癰腫瘡毒等。將三七研成細末,適量調於適當的藥膏或凡士林中,塗抹於傷口處,能有效止血並促進傷口愈合。
 三七的功效及作用機理
 止血作用
三七中的三七素是其主要的止血成分。它能使局部血管收縮,促進血小板聚集,從而達到快速止血的效果。現代研究也證實了三七素在凝血過程中的重要作用,使得三七成為中藥止血領域的重要藥材。
 活血化瘀
三七通過擴張血管、改善血液流變學等方式,促進血液循環,從而達到活血化瘀的目的。它可以溶解已經形成的瘀血,改善血液瘀滯狀態,對於冠心病、腦梗塞等疾病的防治有一定幫助。
 增強免疫力
現代研究發現,三七還具有一定的增強免疫力的作用。它能促進免疫細胞的活性,提高機體對病原微生物的抵抗力,對預防疾病有積極意義。
 常見問題解答(FAQs)
 問:三七是否適合所有人服用?
答:三七雖然是中藥良藥,但並非所有人都適合。孕婦忌服三七,因為其活血作用可能導致滑胎。另外,月經量多者也不宜服用,以免加重出血。體質虛寒者需慎用,最好在中醫指導下使用。
 問:三七如何服用效果最佳?
答:三七可研末吞服,每次1 - 3克,每日2 - 3次。也可將三七切片,適量泡茶飲用,但泡水的有效成分釋放可能不如研末吞服充分。若用於治療特定疾病,中醫會根據具體症狀和體質開出適合的配方,煎服效果更佳。
 問:三七能否用於保健?
答:三七可以作為保健藥材使用。對於一些經常疲勞、血行不暢的人群,適量服用三七有一定保健作用。但要注意,不能過量,否則可能引起上火等不適反應。
 Sanqi (Notoginseng Root)
Sanqi, also known as Tianqi, is a valuable Chinese medicinal herb in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. In the vast classics of traditional Chinese medicine, there are already records about Sanqi, which is regarded as a good medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, as well as relieving pain.
 Medicinal Properties of Sanqi
Sanqi is warm in nature, with a sweet and slightly bitter taste, and belongs to the liver and stomach meridians. Its main functions are to dissipate blood stasis, stop bleeding, and relieve pain. In clinical applications, it has a good hemostatic effect for various bleeding symptoms, such as hemoptysis, hematemesis, epistaxis, hematochezia, metrorrhagia, etc., and can dissipate blood stasis without leaving stasis. At the same time, for traumatic injuries and ecchymosis and pain, Sanqi can effectively unblock the meridians and relieve pain, and promote the dispersion of local blood stasis.
 Medicinal Part of Sanqi
The medicinal part of Sanqi is mainly its root. The root of Sanqi is thick and fleshy, spindle-shaped or conical, with fine longitudinal lines on the epidermis, and the cross-section is gray-green or gray-white, with a firm texture. After being harvested, through cleaning, drying and other treatments, it becomes the common Chinese medicinal material Sanqi.
 Historical Origins of Sanqi
The history of using Sanqi in traditional Chinese medicine can be traced back hundreds of years ago. In the "Compendium of Materia Medica拾遗" in the Ming Dynasty, the medicinal value of Sanqi was recorded in detail. At that time, it had been widely used in clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, especially in the aspect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. With the continuous development of traditional Chinese medicine, the application scope of Sanqi has gradually expanded, from the traditional internal use to various methods such as external application and paste.
 Applications of Sanqi in Chinese Medicine Formulas
 Internal Formulas
In some traditional Chinese medicine formulas, Sanqi is often used in combination with other Chinese medicinal herbs. For example, in combination with Angelica sinensis and Chuanxiong, it can enhance the power of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is used to treat chest pain due to blood stasis obstruction, meridian obstruction, etc. Another example is when used with Bletilla striata, it has a good hemostatic effect for hemoptysis due to lung heat and hematemesis due to stomach heat.
 External Formulas
In the field of surgery, Sanqi ground into powder and applied externally can treat external bleeding, furuncles, sores and other conditions. Grind Sanqi into fine powder, mix it with an appropriate amount of ointment or vaseline in an appropriate proportion, and apply it to the wound to effectively stop bleeding and promote wound healing.
 Efficacy and Mechanism of Action of Sanqi
 Hemostatic Effect
Sanqi saponin is the main hemostatic ingredient. It can cause local blood vessels to contract and promote platelet aggregation, thus achieving the effect of rapid hemostasis. Modern research also confirms the important role of Sanqi saponin in the coagulation process, making Sanqi an important medicinal herb in the field of Chinese medicine hemostasis.
 Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis
Sanqi promotes blood circulation by expanding blood vessels and improving hemorheology, thus achieving the purpose of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It can dissolve the already formed blood stasis and improve the state of blood stasis, which has a certain help for the prevention and treatment of diseases such as coronary heart disease and cerebral infarction.
 Enhancing Immunity
Modern research has found that Sanqi also has a certain effect of enhancing immunity. It can promote the activity of immune cells and improve the body's resistance to pathogenic microorganisms, which is of positive significance for preventing diseases.
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
 Q: Is Sanqi suitable for everyone to take?
A: Although Sanqi is a good Chinese medicine, it is not suitable for everyone. Pregnant women are prohibited from taking Sanqi because its blood-activating effect may cause miscarriage. In addition, those with excessive menstrual flow should also avoid taking it to avoid aggravating bleeding. People with deficient cold constitution need to use it with caution and it is best to use it under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine doctor.
 Q: How is Sanqi most effective to take?
A: Sanqi can be ground into powder and swallowed, 1 - 3 grams each time, 2 - 3 times a day. It can also be sliced and soaked in tea for drinking, but the release of effective ingredients in soaking water may not be as sufficient as grinding into powder and swallowing. If used to treat specific diseases, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor will prescribe suitable formulas according to specific symptoms and constitutions, and the decoction method has a better effect.
 Q: Can Sanqi be used for health care?
A: Sanqi can be used as a health care medicinal material. For some people who are often tired and have poor blood circulation, taking Sanqi in an appropriate amount has a certain health care effect. But it should be noted that it cannot be taken in excessive amounts, otherwise it may cause discomfort such as getting angry.
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