A narrative review of <i>Panax notoginseng</i>: Unique saponins and their pharmacological activities.

ABSTRACT: Panax notoginseng (PN) is a precious traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) whose medicinal parts are roots and rhizomes for the treatment of haemorrhage, blood-stasis, swelling and pain. It contains various compounds with saponins being the main active components for its therapeutic effects. A thorough analysis of the unique saponins present in aboveground and underground parts was performed by literature search and database screening. Compared with PN, other Panax genus like P. ginseng (PG), P. quinquefolium (PQ) and P. japonicus (PJ) have the similar chemical composition and pharmacologic effects but different applications based on the TCM theory. PG is renowned for its qi-tonifying properties, while PQ is known for its heat-clearing and fluid-nourishing effects.

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11889391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature