Panax notoginseng is used to stop or slow down the bleeding. It is sometimes taken by people who have nosebleeds, vomit up or cough up blood, or find blood in their urine or feces. Panax notoginseng is also used to relieve pain, and to reduce swelling and blood pressure.

三七，中药名。为五加科植物三七Panaxnotoginseng(Burk.)F.H.Chen的干燥根。具有化瘀止血，活血定痛的功效。主治出血症，跌打损伤，瘀血肿痛。