Notoginseng 9™

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Overview

Notoginseng 9 is a traditional Chinese herbal formula built around San Qi (Notoginseng), traditionally used to help support the body's natural response to minor internal or external bleeding, including nosebleeds, minor menstrual irregularities, and small injuries. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this formula is traditionally believed to help cool the blood and disperse blood stasis. This traditional framework is not a medical diagnosis, and it is designed to address bleeding as a symptom, not its underlying cause.

⚠️ Patients with profuse bleeding from serious injuries, acute trauma, or accidents should seek emergency medical care immediately. This formula addresses the symptom of bleeding, not the cause; once bleeding stops, the underlying cause should be identified and treated by a qualified healthcare professional. Not intended for long-term use.

Clinical Applications & Benefits

Notoginseng 9 is traditionally used to help support:

• The body's natural response to minor internal bleeding, such as nosebleeds or occasional excessive menstrual flow
• The body's natural response to minor external bleeding from small cuts or injuries
• Healthy circulation alongside its traditional bleeding-support use

Persistent, recurrent, or unexplained bleeding of any kind should always be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional before or alongside using this formula.

Key Herbs (TCM Data)

— San Qi (Notoginseng): the chief herb, traditionally valued for its dual traditional use to support healthy circulation while also supporting the body's natural bleeding response.

— Xian He Cao (Agrimony) and Di Yu (Sanguisorba Root): traditionally used to support the body's natural bleeding response and cool the blood.

— Ce Bai Ye (Biota Tops) and Qian Cao (Madder Root): traditionally used to cool the blood and move blood.

— Ai Ye (Mugwort Leaf) and Jing Jie (Schizonepeta): traditionally used to support the body's natural bleeding response and warm the channels.

— He Zi (Terminalia Fruit) and Wu Bei Zi (Chinese Gall): traditionally used as astringents to help stabilize the formula's traditional effects.

Safety & Contraindications

1. Seek emergency medical care immediately for profuse bleeding from serious injuries, acute trauma, or accidents.
2. This formula addresses the symptom of bleeding, not the underlying cause; identify and treat the cause with a qualified healthcare professional once bleeding stops.
3. Not intended for long-term use.
4. Do not use if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications such as warfarin (Coumadin) or clopidogrel (Plavix); this formula may counter their effectiveness.
5. Avoid combining with aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Motrin) or naproxen (Naprosyn), which can cause and prolong bleeding.

Dosage & Directions

Standard dosage: 6–8 capsules to support the body's natural bleeding response. If necessary, repeat 3–4 times daily until the desired effect is achieved. Not intended for long-term use; once bleeding stops, identify and treat the underlying cause with a qualified healthcare professional.

Supplementary formulas: Once a cause is identified, this formula is traditionally paired with a targeted formula, such as GI Care for digestive discomfort or Mense-Ease for menstrual discomfort, under a qualified professional's guidance.

Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle

Nutrition: Adequate calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K — found in leafy greens like kale, spinach, and broccoli — are traditionally recommended to support the body's natural clotting processes. Reducing alcohol, which can irritate the stomach, is also traditionally recommended.

Lifestyle: Identifying and addressing the underlying cause of any bleeding pattern with a qualified healthcare professional is essential once the acute episode has resolved.

Case Studies

The following reflect individual practitioner experiences and traditional use; results vary and are not guarantees of outcome for any individual.

"K.J., a 33-year-old woman, experienced heavier-than-usual menstrual flow with abdominal discomfort, consistent with a blood heat and mild blood stagnation pattern. After taking Notoginseng 9, she reported the flow eased significantly by the next day."

"L.B., a 45-year-old woman, experienced light but persistent menstrual spotting over several months, consistent with a blood heat pattern. After about a week and a half on Notoginseng 9, she reported the spotting had resolved and did not recur."

Related Reading

Also see: Mense-Ease – for menstrual discomfort, GI Care – for digestive discomfort, and the Women's Health & Hormonal Support Collection for related formulas.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.