The Panax notoginseng root is a popular herb, used in for thousands of years in Chinese medicine. Although it was dubbed "more valuable than gold" by one of the most famous herbalists in China, many people have yet to hear of this powerful herb. Researchers have isolated flavonoids and saponins -- biologically active compounds -- from Panax notoginseng. These compounds are believed to provide the building blocks of essential hormones in the body. Panax Notoginseng is also thought to help stimulate and encourage a healthy immune system. Other studies have pointed to Panax notoginseng's potential benefits for the heart as well as the circulatory system. | 
