The efficacy and effects of ginseng and how to consume it

Ginseng is slightly cold in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in taste. It is used for deficiency of qi and desire to lose, weak pulse and tiredness of spleen. Appetite loss, vomiting, diarrhea, lung deficiency, cough, wheezing, sweating, thirst, insomnia, palpitations, forgetfulness, blood deficiency, kidney deficiency, Yang thinning and all the evidence of deficiency of Qi, blood and legal fluid.

Brain stimulating and educational

Ginseng extract and the saponins it contains have the effect of improving memory and learning ability and improving memory loss. Ginseng can be used by the elderly to regulate cortical functions, improve memory and enhance intelligence, and is mostly used for dizziness and forgetfulness, memory loss and mental retardation.

Calms the mind and fixes the spirit

Ginseng has a significant excitatory effect on the nervous system, which can improve the body's activity and reduce fatigue; it has a therapeutic effect on different types of neurasthenia, making patients gain weight, eliminating or reducing general weakness, headache, insomnia and other symptoms; ginseng can nourish qi and benefit blood, so it has a good effect on insomnia and palpitations caused by deficiency of qi and blood and restlessness of the mind.

Anti-cancer and cancer prevention

Ginseng can effectively inhibit the reproduction of cancer cells, which is good for all kinds of cancers. Ginseng polysaccharide has an obvious effect on raising white blood cells, and when applied simultaneously with radiotherapy, it can reduce the toxic side effects of radiotherapy and speed up the repair of damaged tissues, which is helpful to the treatment of tumor patients.

Nourishing the five organs

If ginseng is used as a tea substitute, it can restore strength and energy, increase appetite, and improve the condition of qi deficiency; ginseng has the function of tonifying kidney and enhancing sexual function, and a small amount of ginseng powder taken for a long time can help Yang and replenish essence; at the same time, ginseng also has the function of strengthening heart, and when there are signs of shock such as qi deficiency and desire to detach, decoction of ginseng with water can benefit heart and restore pulse.

Regulating blood pressure

Ginseng has the ability to lower and raise blood pressure. Ginseng has a two-way effect on blood pressure regulation (i.e. it can raise and lower blood pressure at the same time). A survey showed that 89% of hypertensive patients who had poor quality of life due to long-term use of blood pressure lowering drugs had improved quality of life after taking ginseng, specifically, fatigue, thirst, insomnia, sexual function, etc. For patients with hypertension, consult your physician about taking red ginseng when your blood pressure is not stable. It is advisable to take it after blood pressure is stabilized.

Anti-aging

Ginseng contains a variety of antioxidant substances, ginsenosides, ginseng polyacetylenes and ginseng diol saponins. These compounds have anti-lipid peroxidation effect, which is the basis of anti-aging effect; ginseng can greatly enhance the body's fat metabolism, sugar metabolism and the body's paralysis-free function, which has good effect on delaying aging.

Strong immunity

Ginsenoside and ginseng polysaccharide are the active components of ginseng to regulate immune function, which can improve immune function not only for normal people but also for those with low immune function. Ginseng polysaccharide is a high molecular acidic polysaccharide purified from ginseng, which is an immune enhancer.

Contraindications of ginseng consumption

1. avoid iron, ginseng should not be decocted in iron or aluminum pots. 2. ginseng should not be taken with tea and grapes at the same time, otherwise the tannic acid it contains will reduce the nutritional value of ginseng. 3. forbidden to be taken by those with solid heat, damp heat and deficiency of righteousness, as the weather is hot in summer and ginseng is a great tonic, so ginseng should not be consumed in summer. 4. ginseng is a great tonic, it is advisable to start using it in small doses so as not to cause fire. 5. Ginseng should not be abused. Ginseng is a kind of qi tonic, if there are no symptoms of qi deficiency, or people with strong constitution should not take ginseng, if they take more or misuse ginseng, they will have bad symptoms such as chest congestion and abdominal distension.

How to consume ginseng

Ginseng can be taken by holding, soaking, making wine, chewing or swallowing, with the best effect being by holding. To take ginseng by mouth is to put ginseng slices or ginseng beard in the mouth and chew it when there is no ginseng taste. In addition, ginseng can also be made into health food, such as ginseng pig heart soup, ginseng rose dumplings, ginseng lotus soup, steamed ginseng turtle, etc. Stewing: Cut ginseng into 2 cm slices, put them into a porcelain bowl, fill with water, seal the bowl, put it in a pot and stew for 4 to 5 hours. Chewing: Put 2 to 3 slices of ginseng into the mouth and chew them carefully to refresh the mind. Powder: Grind ginseng into powder and swallow it every day. The amount of ginseng to be taken depends on the individual's constitution, usually 1 to 1.5 grams each time. Infusion: Cut ginseng into thin slices, put them in a bottle and soak them in 50 to 60 degree white wine and drink them daily at your discretion. Tea: Cut ginseng into thin slices, brew with boiling water, and take after five minutes of smothering.