Western ginseng contains amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. It has the effects of nourishing qi and nourishing yin, clearing heat and producing body fluids. It is suitable for those with deficiency of qi and yin, internal heat and excessive thirst, and fatigue due to deficiency heat. Brewing western ginseng in water is the most common way to consume it. Can you drink black tea while consuming western ginseng?
Can you drink black tea while consuming western ginseng?
No, you cannot.
Tea contains a certain amount of tannic acid, and black tea is no exception. Tannic acid, also known as tannins, is an astringent that can precipitate proteins and form insoluble complexes with alkaloids, glycosides, and heavy metals. Drinking western ginseng and black tea together can cause a chemical reaction that affects the nutrition of black tea and reduces the efficacy of western ginseng. Therefore, they should not be consumed together.
How long should you wait after drinking tea to consume western ginseng?
It is recommended to wait for 3 days.
If you enjoy drinking tea and are also taking western ginseng, it is advisable to wait for 3 days after consuming western ginseng before drinking tea. This can avoid any reaction between tannic acid and the active ingredients in western ginseng, allowing for better efficacy of the herb.
What should you avoid eating while consuming western ginseng?
1. White radish
Western ginseng is a precious qi-nourishing herb, while white radish promotes qi circulation. Consuming western ginseng and white radish together can reduce the efficacy of the herb.
2. Coffee and tea
Western ginseng should not be consumed with coffee or tea, as both contain a high amount of tannic acid, which can affect the efficacy of western ginseng.
3. Spicy foods
Western ginseng has a cooling nature and a slightly bitter taste. Consuming it with spicy and stimulating foods can reduce its efficacy.
What can you brew with western ginseng?
Western ginseng, goji berry, and chrysanthemum tea
Ingredients
3 grams of western ginseng, 5 grams of goji berries, 5 grams of chrysanthemum.
Instructions
1. Rinse the chrysanthemum, western ginseng powder, and goji berries;
2. Put them in a cup and pour in 250ml of boiling water;
3. Cover and let it steep for about 5 minutes.
Western ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus tea
Ingredients
10 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 4 grams of western ginseng, 6 grams of Schisandra chinensis, 3 slices of ginger.
Instructions
1. Put the herbs in a clay pot and soak them in cold water for 20 minutes;
2. Boil for about 15 minutes on high heat;
3. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
