Can Panax notoginseng cure uterine fibroids?

Panax notoginseng cannot treat uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in the female reproductive system. Their treatment must follow medical standards and cannot rely on single Chinese medicinal materials to control the development of the disease.

The occurrence of uterine fibroids is closely related to estrogen levels, and its clinical manifestations include increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation, and lower abdominal pressure. Although Panax notoginseng has the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, it cannot directly ablate or shrink existing uterine fibroid lesions. Modern medical treatment options for uterine fibroids include drug control and surgical treatment. Drugs commonly use gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues such as leuprolide sustained-release microspheres and mifepristone tablets to regulate hormone levels. Surgery can choose uterine myomectomy or hysterectomy according to the condition. If patients with uterine fibroids develop obvious symptoms or the fibroids grow rapidly, they should promptly go to the gynecologist for evaluation, undergo an ultrasound examination to determine the size and location of the fibroids, and have a professional doctor develop an individualized treatment plan.

Some patients may feel that their symptoms are relieved after taking Panax notoginseng. This is mostly related to Panax notoginseng improving local blood circulation, but does not actually eliminate fibroids. Special attention should be paid to fibroids larger than 5 cm in diameter, submucosal fibroids, or fibroids causing severe anemia, which require medical intervention. Daily iron-containing foods can be appropriately supplemented to prevent anemia, and regular work and rest can be maintained to avoid endocrine disorders, but Chinese medicinal materials must not be used as a substitute for standard treatment.