Panax Notoginseng, also known as English ginseng, Chinese ginseng or simply notoginseng, is a member of the ginseng family that grows in the mountainous regions of Southwest China. Although the plant shares similar characteristics and chemical constituents with other members of the Panax family, such as Panax ginseng and American ginseng, P. Notoginseng is not interchangeable with these herbs. In fact, while other ginseng species appear to exert cardiovascular effects, P. Notoginseng appears to offer better performance as a neuroprotective herb. Panax Notoginseng powder, sometimes called Tienchi powder, is produced from the roots of 3-to-5-year-old plants and is used both internally and externally.
