Panax Notoginseng Extract: Active Ingredients, Benefits, And Uses
Jun 11, 2026
what is Panax Notoginseng Extract?
Panax notoginseng extract is mainly derived from the dried roots, stems, or leaves of the Panax notoginseng plant (Araliaceae family).
Its appearance is mostly a pale yellow or brownish-yellow amorphous powder, with a bitter and slightly sweet taste; it is completely water-soluble and clear.
Active ingredients:
1. Saponins: Ginsenoside Rb1/Rg1, Panax notoginseng saponins R1
2. Flavonoids: Panax notoginseng flavonoid A, quercetin, etc.
3. Polysaccharides: Panax notoginseng polysaccharide A, xylose, glucose
4. Others: dencichine, volatile oil, amino acids
Panax Notoginseng Extract benefits:
1. Hemostasis and Swelling Reduction:
Panax notoginseng is widely used for internal and external bleeding, traumatic injuries, and chest and abdominal pain.
2. Cardiovascular Protection:
It can dilate coronary arteries, increase coronary blood flow, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption, and has significant effects on regulating blood pressure and lowering blood lipids.
3. Antioxidant:
Its triterpenoid saponins and polysaccharides can reduce free radical damage and inhibit lipid peroxidation, thereby delaying cell and tissue aging.
4. Anti-inflammatory:
Panax notoginseng root extract can effectively reduce the body's inflammatory response while increasing the phagocytic activity of macrophages and enhancing overall immune function.
Panax Notoginseng Extract uses:
1. Pharmaceuticals and Health Products:
It is used as an adjunct treatment for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetic nephropathy, and liver damage, and is also used in daily health maintenance and tonics.
2. Cosmetics and Personal Care:
In skincare products, panax notoginseng extract powder acts as a skin conditioning agent and anti-inflammatory agent, promoting facial microcirculation, reducing puffiness, and accelerating the synthesis of new cells.
The core difference between Panax notoginseng and ginseng:
| Contrast | Panax notoginseng extract | Ginseng Extract |
| Active ingredients | Rich in Panax notoginsenoside R1 and protopanaxadiol/triol type saponins | Rich in ginsenosides |
| Benefits | Its main function is to stop bleeding | Mainly to enhance immunity |
About us:
Fruiterco is an export company that mainly produces plant extracts, health product raw materials, and cosmetic raw materials. The company has a 20+ professional service after-sales team.
Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. If you would like to buy panax notoginseng extract, please contact us: Email: info@fruiterco.com.
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