English name:Panax Notoginseng
Common name:San Qi, Tian Qi, Notoginseng
What Is Tian Qi?
- Tian Qi is a perennial herb from the Genus Panax family. The medical part comes from the rhizome.
- Tian Qi is a horizontal spindle-shaped succulent root with short or long rhizomes.
- Chinese people also call it San (Three三) Qi (Seven七) Seng (Ginseng參) because the plant itself has three branches with seven leaves each branch; others say it got the name because it takes three to seven years before it can be harvested.
What are the health benefits?
- Tian Qi is a suitable tonic for many aspects. It is good for blood circulation, especially after illness or after giving birth, and can restore health in a short time.
- For Elderlies and individuals who are physically weak, it can help nourish the blood and promotes metabolism. For children it promotes growth development.
How to use Tian Qi?
- Tian Qi Roots: It can be made into powder or into soup; cook with chicken or pork ribs.
- Tian Qi Powder: To be taken twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, each time 2-3g. *With honey: Take it twice a day for a month. 1g of powder and warm water. This can help lower cholesterol.
- Tian Qi Flower: You can cook it with meat or use the Dried Tian Qi flowers as tea with hot water. Let the flowers sit in the hot water for 3-5 seconds before drinking.
