Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Panax Notoginseng (also known as Sanqi or Tienchi ginseng) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), primarily for its purported ability to "invigorate the blood," stop bleeding, and reduce swelling. In TCM theory, nervous exhaustion—a condition characterized by fatigue, irritability, insomnia, and weakness—is often linked to "Qi deficiency" or "blood deficiency." Panax Notoginseng is sometimes used in formulas intended to tonify Qi and blood, thereby indirectly supporting recovery from nervous exhaustion. However, the term "nervous exhaustion" is not a direct equivalent in TCM, and its use for this specific indication is based on broader traditional applications related to vitality and convalescence.

Current scientific literature provides limited direct evidence supporting the use of Panax Notoginseng for nervous exhaustion as defined in Western medicine. Most modern research has focused on its cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, with some animal and in vitro studies suggesting effects on the central nervous system, such as neuroprotection and modulation of neurotransmitters. These findings, however, are preliminary and not directly linked to clinical management of nervous exhaustion or related syndromes in humans.

In summary, the use of Panax Notoginseng for nervous exhaustion is primarily justified by traditional use, with only weak supporting evidence in modern scientific literature and no high-quality clinical trials specifically addressing this condition.

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