Can You Take Panax Notoginseng and Reishi Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Panax Notoginseng is a traditional blood-activating herb with antiplatelet effects, while Reishi has antiplatelet or blood-thinning properties. Taking both may amplify blood-thinning effects through different mechanisms.

How to arrange timing

Both Panax Notoginseng and Reishi may affect blood clotting through different pathways. Consider monitoring for signs of increased bleeding (easy bruising, prolonged cuts) when taking both supplements together.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Zhou X et al., Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2019; Blood-activating Chinese herbs and hemostasis

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.