Although Chinese herbal medicine is good, it is also toxic. What are the taboos for taking fake ginseng? Fake ginseng is a wild vegetable that grows in rural areas. It is named after its main root, which is thick and resembles ginseng. Fake ginseng can be used as medicine or food!
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【Taboos for taking fake ginseng】
When taking fake ginseng, it should be done gradually, gradually increasing the dosage. Over time, the effects will naturally be seen. Avoid taking large amounts at the beginning.
Generally, it is recommended to take 3 grams of ordinary dried ginseng or 5 grams of American ginseng per day.
How to distinguish the quality of fake ginseng? It should have a large size, long roots, thin skin, tender yellow color, fine and dense lines, fullness, sufficient juice, and no injuries.
【Nutritional value of fake ginseng】
Fake ginseng (wild ginseng) contains rich nutrients such as protein, fat, calcium, and vitamins;
Every 100 grams of edible part contains 1.56 grams of protein, 0.18 grams of fat, 0.06 grams of total acid, 0.66 grams of crude fiber, 6.2 grams of dry matter, 0.44 grams of reducing sugar, 11.6 grams of vitamin C, 1.33 grams of total amino acids, 28.4 milligrams of iron, 57.17 milligrams of calcium, and 3.19 milligrams of zinc.
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Fake ginseng (wild ginseng) has tender stems and leaves with a crisp texture and a delicious taste. It can be stir-fried or used in soup.
The fleshy roots can be served cold, suitable for stewing with meat, and can be used for both medicinal and culinary purposes.
【Medicinal use of fake ginseng】
The fresh stems and leaves of fake ginseng can be mashed and applied externally for swelling and toxicity. Nature and taste: whole plant: sweet, neutral. Effects: whole plant: diuretic, anti-swelling, tonifies the spleen and moistens the lungs, stops coughing, regulates menstruation.
It is used to treat dysentery, diarrhea, damp-heat yellowing, internal hemorrhoids bleeding, insufficient milk production, pediatric malnutrition, yellow water sores, spleen deficiency fatigue, pulmonary tuberculosis coughing blood, and irregular menstruation;
The leaves can promote lactation and relieve swelling and toxicity. It is used to treat urinary retention and hemorrhoids with swelling and toxicity.
