Ginseng is a precious medicinal herb that contains various active ingredients, such as ginsenosides, volatile oils, amino acids, and trace elements. Can ginseng treat kidney deficiency? Can it be consumed for kidney yang deficiency?
Can ginseng treat kidney deficiency?
It has a certain effect.
Kidney deficiency refers to insufficient essence and yin-yang in the kidneys. The most common types are kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency. Kidney yang deficiency is characterized by "cold" symptoms such as lower back pain, cold limbs, and aversion to cold. Kidney yin deficiency is characterized by "heat" symptoms, such as lower back pain, dryness, night sweats, spontaneous sweating, dizziness, and tinnitus.
Ginseng has a cold nature, bitter and slightly sweet taste. It belongs to the heart, lung, and kidney meridians. It has the effects of nourishing the lungs, reducing heat, nourishing the stomach, and producing fluids. Ginseng can nourish the kidneys and yin, moisten the yin, and nourish the lungs. It contains effective ingredients such as ginsenosides, which can improve immunity and enhance physical strength. It can to some extent treat kidney deficiency.
Can ginseng be consumed for kidney yang deficiency?
It can be consumed in moderation.
As the ancient saying goes, "Ginseng is cooling and nourishing. Anyone who wants to use ginseng without experiencing its warmth can use it." Therefore, the special feature of ginseng is that it nourishes without causing dryness. Ginseng contains various nutrients and regular consumption can strengthen the central nervous system, enhance physical strength, and relieve fatigue. Consuming ginseng in moderation can alleviate symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and insomnia in cases of kidney yang deficiency.
The efficacy and effects of ginseng
Enhancing immunity
Ginseng is the preferred medicinal herb for nourishing Qi and maintaining health. It contains amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients that can supplement the body with various nutrients. Ginsenosides have antioxidant and free radical scavenging effects, promote serum protein synthesis and bone marrow protein synthesis, and enhance immunity.
Promoting blood circulation
Ginseng contains various active ingredients. Long-term consumption of ginseng can reduce blood coagulation, inhibit platelet aggregation, and fight against atherosclerosis. It can also promote the growth of red blood cells and increase hemoglobin levels.
Regulating blood pressure
Ginseng has a regulating effect on blood pressure, causing temporary or persistent blood pressure reduction. It can assist in lowering blood pressure and strengthen myocardium, enhancing the heart's ability to function.
Protecting the cardiovascular system
Ginseng contains various ginsenosides, which can resist arrhythmias and myocardial ischemia, protecting the cardiovascular system. It aids in the recovery of diseases such as hypertension, arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, and acute myocardial infarction.
Assisting in the treatment of diabetes
Ginseng can regulate insulin secretion, promote glucose and fat metabolism, and lower blood sugar levels. It has a certain auxiliary effect in treating diabetes.
Recommended dietary therapy with ginseng for kidney nourishment
Ginseng and Qi-enhancing chicken with wolfberries
Ingredients:
1 whole old hen, 10g ginseng, 10g wolfberries, 10 red dates, 20g astragalus, 20g green onion, 5g ginger, 6g salt, 3g monosodium glutamate, 2g pepper, 25mL yellow rice wine.
Instructions:
1. Clean the chicken and blanch it in boiling water for 3 minutes, then remove and clean it again.
2. Wash the wolfberries, red dates, and astragalus, and tie them in a piece of gauze with the green onion and ginger.
3. Place a clay pot on the fire, add water, bring to a boil, and then add the chicken, ginseng slices, yellow rice wine, and the gauze bag. Cover and simmer over low heat.
Ginseng and lingzhi mushroom soup with turtle shell
Ingredients:
200g turtle shell, 100g lean meat, 25g ginseng, 40g lingzhi mushroom, 10g cordyceps flower, 15g Chinese yam, 10g Codonopsis pilosula.
Instructions:
1. Remove the coarse skin from the turtle shell, wash it, and blanch it in boiling water to remove the fishy smell.
2. Wash the lean meat, ginseng, lingzhi mushroom, cordyceps flower, Chinese yam, and Codonopsis pilosula. Place all the ingredients in a stewing pot.
3. Add an appropriate amount of cold water, cover the stewing pot, and place it in a pot. Stew for 3 hours in a water bath.
