Ginseng has the effects of invigorating the spleen and replenishing the lungs, nourishing fluids, calming the mind, and enhancing intelligence. Especially for people who have just recovered from a serious illness, consuming ginseng can nourish the body and promote recovery. However, nourishing the body is not blind, and it should be based on the actual situation. If certain principles are ignored, it will only harm the body. For ordinary people without any health issues, consuming ginseng will not nourish the body. On the contrary, it may cause various disadvantages.
【Excessive Nourishment Can Deplete Qi】
Consuming nourishing products actually has principles to follow. Small nourishment can invigorate Qi, while excessive nourishment can deplete Qi. Even if your physical condition is weak, you should still supplement with small amounts of mild nourishing products, which can effectively promote the production of Qi and blood, and enhance immunity.
If overnourishment occurs, it can lead to excessive internal heat, causing the body to excessively consume its own fluids. The lack of Yin fluids due to excessive consumption of Yang Qi can result in weakness. Small nourishment can invigorate Qi, while excessive nourishment can deplete Qi. People need to pay attention to this and nourish their bodies based on their constitution. Different constitutions require different methods of nourishment.
1. Blood deficiency: If symptoms of blood deficiency appear, you can consume longan to relieve them. Consuming donkey-hide gelatin may damage the spleen and stomach.
2. Qi deficiency: If symptoms of Qi deficiency appear, you can consume Codonopsis pilosula (dangshen). Even though ginseng can also invigorate Qi, it is easy to cause excessive internal heat.
3. Yang deficiency: If symptoms of Yang deficiency appear, you can consume lamb to nourish the body. Consuming Aconitum carmichaeli (fuzi) can easily cause excessive Qi, leading to further weakness.
【Harm of Randomly Consuming Ginseng】
Ordinary people or those without any health issues who consume ginseng may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, bloating, insomnia, and increased blood pressure. Although ginseng is good, randomly consuming it can be extremely harmful. Therefore, it is important to know who is not suitable for consuming ginseng.
【Who is not suitable for consuming ginseng】
1. People with a flushed face
Usually, people with a flushed face may have high blood pressure. If these people consume ginseng, it can further increase their blood pressure, and even cause dizziness, headache, insomnia, and vivid dreams.
2. People with a purple coating on the tongue
By observing the color of the tongue, one can understand a person's health. In traditional Chinese medicine, if the tongue appears purple and slightly dark, it may indicate Qi and blood stasis. If such people consume ginseng, it can often worsen the stagnation of Qi and blood, leading to symptoms of restlessness.
