In China, ginseng has always been regarded as the king of herbs and is considered a top-grade supplement for nourishing Yin and invigorating the body. The fleshy roots of ginseng are well-known for their strong nourishing properties and have a long history of use in our country. It is commonly used to regulate blood pressure, restore heart function, nourish the body, and also has the effects of relieving phlegm, promoting digestion, diuresis, and stimulation. It belongs to the category of tonifying Qi and calming the mind. The following are several commonly used ginseng medicated diets for your reference.
Medicated Diet 1: Ginseng Lotus Seed Meat Soup
【Ingredients】Take 3 grams of ginseng, 10 lotus seeds without the core, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar.
【Method】Put the three ingredients into a bowl and simmer in a double boiler for about 1 hour. Take one dose daily and consume it with meals.
【Effects】This soup can tonify the spleen, stabilize the mind, resist aging, stop sweating, and consolidate essence. It is very effective for those with spontaneous sweating, nocturia, and insomnia.
Medicated Diet 2: Ginseng Poria Congee
【Ingredients】Take 5 grams of ginseng, 10 grams of poria, 100 grams of rice, a few slices of ginger, and a little salt.
【Method】First, boil ginseng, poria, and ginger slices in water for about 1 hour, then strain and collect the juice. Cook the rice with the medicinal juice to make congee. When the rice is cooked and the congee is thick, add salt for seasoning. Take one dose daily and can be consumed for a long time.
【Effects】This congee can invigorate Qi and strengthen the spleen, nourish the stomach, improve appetite, and calm the mind. It can effectively improve physical emaciation, neurasthenia, and insomnia.
Medicated Diet 3: Ginseng Chicken Soup
【Ingredients】Take one chicken, 10 grams of ginseng, 5 slices of ginger, and an appropriate amount of salt.
【Method】Clean the chicken and put it into a clay pot with ginseng, ginger slices, and an appropriate amount of water to cook the soup. Add salt after the chicken is cooked and tender. Take one dose daily.
【Effects】This soup can greatly tonify vitality, nourish blood, and is suitable for those with dry anemia, physical weakness, as well as those recovering from major illnesses, excessive bleeding, and postpartum women.
Medicated Diet 4: Ginseng Hawthorn Tea
【Ingredients】Take 10 grams of ginseng, 5 grams of hawthorn, 5 grams of poria, and an appropriate amount of white sugar.
【Method】Put the first three ingredients into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce to low heat and simmer for about half an hour. Filter and collect the juice, then add white sugar and stir well. Drink as a tea and take one dose daily.
【Effects】This product has the effects of invigorating the spleen and stomach and stopping diarrhea. It is a blessing for patients with chronic enteritis.
Warm reminder: Ginseng should not be consumed together with black beans, white radish, amaranth, or wulingzhi. When consuming ginseng, avoid eating salty foods. It is forbidden for those with evidence-based or heat syndrome. Pregnant women and children should not take it.
