Notoginseng 9 is designed specifically to symptomatically stop bleeding. It contains herbs to cool the blood, disperse blood stasis, and stop bleeding in the upper, middle and lower jiaos.
 
Prior to purchasing this product, it is recommended to book a consultation with one of our acupuncturists in order to determine whether this herbal formula will be beneficial for you.
 
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Clinical Applications:
* Bleeding
* Internal bleeding (upper gastrointestinal bleeding, stomach bleeding, duodenal bleeding, hemoptysis, hematuria, epistaxis, and excessive or irregular menstrual bleeding)
* External bleeding (from external and traumatic injuries)
 
TCM Functions: 
* Cools the blood
* Disperses blood stasis
* Stops bleeding
 
Cautions and Contraindications
* Patients with profuse bleeding from serious injuries (such as acute trauma or accidents) should be sent to the emergency room immediately.
* This formula is used primarily to stop the “symptom,” not the “cause,” of bleeding. Once bleeding stops, proper measures should be taken to identify and treat the cause of bleeding. This formula should not to be taken long-term. See Supplementary Formulas section for appropriate formulas to use once the cause is determined.
* This formula should not be used in patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, such as Coumadin (warfarin) and Plavix (clopidogrel), as it may counter the effectiveness of these drugs.
* Some drugs cause bleeding and prolong bleeding, and should be avoided. These drugs include aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Motrin (ibuprofen) and Naprosyn (naproxen).