Western ginseng is a common medicinal herb that can replenish qi and nourish yin. It is also rich in nutrients. Western ginseng slices are commonly used to make herbal tea. What are the benefits of drinking Western ginseng tea?
Replenishing Qi and Nourishing Yin
Western ginseng is a precious herb that nourishes yin and benefits the lungs. It can also generate body fluids, clear deficiency heat, relieve restlessness and treat thirst. It is often used for symptoms such as chronic cough due to lung deficiency, shortness of breath due to blood loss, dry throat and thirst, and fatigue due to deficiency heat. Western ginseng can be used as a tonic for both winter and summer, as well as for therapeutic purposes.
Clearing Heat and Generating Body Fluids
Western ginseng has the effect of clearing heat and generating body fluids. It is suitable for conditions such as fever, qi deficiency, fluid damage, thirst, and diabetes. Western ginseng is more bitter and cold, and it can replenish yin. It is more suitable for those who have both deficiency of qi and yin due to conditions such as fever.
Nourishing the Heart and Spleen
Western ginseng also nourishes the yin of the heart and spleen. It can be used for symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, excessive dreaming, and loss of appetite. Therefore, for people who often stay up late, have high work pressure, easily get angry, feel physically and mentally tired, suffer from nervous exhaustion, and have insufficient energy, Western ginseng is more suitable for nourishing and replenishing.
Enhancing Immunity
Western ginseng contains ginsenosides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and other substances. Pharmacological experiments have shown that Western ginseng can improve immune function. Regular consumption can enhance the body's ability to resist diseases and promote overall health.
Protecting the Cardiovascular System
Western ginseng can resist myocardial ischemia, oxidative stress, arrhythmia, and enhance myocardial contraction. Long-term use of Western ginseng can reduce blood coagulation, inhibit platelet aggregation, regulate blood pressure, and effectively lower both temporary and persistent blood pressure. It can help in the recovery of conditions such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, and cerebral thrombosis.
How to Prepare Western Ginseng Tea
Bluebead Western Ginseng Drink
Ingredients:
3-5g of bluebead, 3-5 slices of Western ginseng.
Instructions:
1. Rinse the bluebead and Western ginseng.
2. Put them in a cup and pour boiling water over them.
Western Ginseng, Goji Berry, and Chrysanthemum Tea
Ingredients:
3g of Western ginseng, 5g of goji berries, 5g of chrysanthemum.
Instructions:
1. Rinse the chrysanthemum, powdered Western ginseng, and goji berries.
2. Put them in a cup and pour 250ml of boiling water over them.
3. Cover and let it steep for about 5 minutes.
