Panax Notoginseng vs Garlic

The Chinese hemostatic herb par excellence; used for both stopping bleeding AND moving blood stasis; critical in trauma, surgery, and cardiovascular formulas.

Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants, used for both culinary and medicinal purposes for over 5,000 years. It has been extensively studied for its cardiovascular benefits, antimicrobial properties, and immune-boosting effects. Louis Pasteur first documented its antibacterial properties in 1858.

Notoginsenosides, Ginsenosides, Flavonoids, Polysaccharides

Allicin, Ajoene, S-allylcysteine, Diallyl disulfide, Alliin

Traumatic bleeding and hemostasis, Blood stasis pain and swelling, Cardiovascular disease prevention

Infection treatment, Cardiovascular tonic, Digestive aid, Antiparasitic, Immune booster

Hemostasis and antiplatelet paradox, Cardiovascular protection, Anti-inflammatory

Hypertension support, Cholesterol reduction, Atherosclerosis prevention, Antimicrobial agent, Immune system support

1-3g powder or 500mg extract twice daily

600-1200mg aged garlic extract daily, or 2-5g fresh garlic (1-2 cloves) daily

Avoid with anticoagulants, Avoid with aspirin regularly, Avoid in pregnancy

Bleeding disorders, Pre-surgery (stop 1-2 weeks before), GI conditions like GERD