Ginseng is a common tonic herb that contains various nutrients and has high value for health maintenance. It can enhance immunity, relieve fatigue, and have anti-aging effects. Can ginseng be consumed by patients with heart disease?
Can patients with heart disease consume ginseng?
Patients with heart disease can consume ginseng.
Ginseng has the effects of replenishing Qi, nourishing Yin, moistening the lungs, and generating body fluids. It is suitable for those with deficiency of Qi and Yin, dry mouth and throat, and heat and fatigue. Modern medicine has proven that ginseng can regulate blood pressure, strengthen the contraction ability of the myocardium, and have good therapeutic effects on hypertension, coronary heart disease, and angina. It is particularly suitable for improving symptoms such as restlessness, stuffiness, and thirst caused by heart disease. Therefore, patients with heart disease can consume ginseng.
Does ginseng have benefits for heart disease?
Protects the cardiovascular system
Ginseng contains ginsenosides, flavonoids, sterols, and fatty acids, which have anti-arrhythmia, anti-oxidation, and anti-myocardial ischemia effects. Long-term consumption of ginseng by patients with coronary heart disease and symptoms of deficiency of Qi and Yin and palpitations and shortness of breath has significant therapeutic effects.
Promotes blood circulation
Ginseng can inhibit platelet aggregation, reduce blood coagulation, and resist atherosclerosis. It can also promote the growth of red blood cells and increase hemoglobin.
Ginseng can effectively lower temporary and persistent blood pressure, regulate blood pressure, and assist in the recovery of diseases such as arrhythmia, acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, hypertension, and cerebral thrombosis.
How to consume ginseng?
Method one:
1. Take 3-6 grams of ginseng and wash it.
2. Put it in a cup and pour boiling water.
3. Cover and steep for 5-8 minutes.
Method two:
Ginseng powder stewed chicken
Ingredients:
4 chicken legs, 20 grams of ginseng powder, 20 grams of goji berries, 6 red dates.
Instructions:
1. First, prepare the herbal soup. Cook ginseng powder, goji berries, and red dates in half a pot of water for 10 minutes to make the herbal soup.
2. Wash the chicken legs and place them in another pot. Pour in the herbal soup, making sure the ingredients are fully submerged.
3. Place the pot with the chicken soup into a rice cooker and start cooking.
4. Add a little salt for seasoning before serving.
What should heart disease patients pay attention to when consuming ginseng?
1. Pay attention to the dosage
Ginseng is cooling in nature, and long-term excessive consumption may cause symptoms such as aversion to cold, cold limbs, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Ginseng is a medicinal herb and should not be consumed every day.
2. Avoid drinking tea
Tea contains a high amount of tannic acid, which has adsorption effects and can destroy the effective ingredients in ginseng. It is recommended to drink tea 2-3 days after consuming ginseng.
3. Avoid eating radishes
Ginseng is a Qi-tonifying herb, while white radishes promote Qi movement. Consuming them together not only affects the absorption of nutrients but also reduces the efficacy of ginseng.
Contraindications for ginseng consumption
1. People with stomach cold and dampness
Ginseng is a tonic herb that is slightly yang and should be avoided by those with stomach cold and dampness to prevent discomfort. Common symptoms of deficiency of yang and stomach cold and dampness include abdominal distension, loose stools, and heavy limbs.
2. People allergic to ginseng
Some people may have allergic reactions when consuming ginseng, such as blisters, itching, and redness. If allergic reactions occur, it is advisable to stop taking it immediately, and those with severe conditions should seek medical examination.
3. People with edema
Ginseng is a Qi-tonifying and Yin-nourishing herb. It is not suitable for those with excessive saliva, cough with phlegm, and edema, as it may worsen the condition.
