Scientific name: Panax Notoginseng
English common name: Tian Qi
Chinese name: 田七Tian Qi, 三七San Qi,
(Mandarin: Tián qī/ Cantonese: tin4 cat1)

What is Tian Qi?

• Tian Qi is a perennial herb from the Genus Panax family. The medical part comes from the rhizome.
• Tian Qi is a horizontal spindle-shaped succulent root with short or long rhizomes.
• Chinese people also call it San (Three三) Qi (Seven七) Seng (Ginseng參) because the plant itself has three branches with seven leaves each branch; others say it got the name because it takes three to seven years before it can be harvested.

What are the health benefits?

• Tian Qi is a suitable tonic for many aspects. It is good for blood circulation, especially after illness or after giving birth, and can restore health in a short time.
• For elderlies and individuals who are physically weak, it can help nourish the blood and promotes metabolism. For children it promotes growth development. 

How do I prepare Tian Qi?

• Tian Qi Roots: It can be made into powder or put the roots into soup; cook with chicken or pork ribs.
• Tian Qi Powder: Take 2-3g twice a day with warm water and honey for better taste, in the morning and evening. This can help lower cholesterol.
• Tian Qi Flower: You can cook it with meat or use the dried Tian Qi flowers as tea with hot water. Let the flowers sit in the hot water for 3-5 seconds before drinking.