The efficacy and effects of ginseng and contraindications

Dang Shen, also known as Shang Dang Ginseng, Fang Feng Dang Shen and Huang Shen, is the dried root of Dang Shen, Su Hua Dang Shen and Chuan Dang Shen of the family Platycodonaceae, and is a traditional tonic medicine. It is a traditional tonic medicine. It is flat and sweet in nature and belongs to the lung and spleen meridians. What are the efficacy and contraindications of Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng and how to consume it?

Strengthen the spleen and benefit the lung

Party ginseng has similar effects to ginseng, but it is more moderate in potency and is better at tonifying the spleen and lung. It is good for treating indigestion caused by deficiency of spleen qi, physical weakness, lethargy, loose stools, as well as cough, shortness of breath, palpitation, low voice, sweating and night sweating caused by deficiency of lung qi. Radix Codonopsis is often combined with Radix Astragali, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae and Rhizoma Yam to treat various symptoms caused by deficiency of Qi, such as tiredness and weakness, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, prolonged diarrhea and prolapse.

Nourishing blood and tonifying blood

Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng not only has the function of nourishing Qi, but also has the function of nourishing blood and replenishing blood. It can increase the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin and promote the number of white blood cells to rebound, thus improving iron deficiency and malnutrition anemia, and has a good tonic effect on symptoms such as pallor of liver and kidney, general weakness, mental depression, palpitation, dizziness, etc.

Quenching thirst

Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng also has a certain effect of generating fluid and quenching thirst, which is especially suitable for teachers, vocalists and people who talk a lot to improve shortness of breath, thirst, dry throat, caused by excessive talking and depletion of qi and fluid. symptoms such as irritability and thirst.

Enhance immunity

Party ginseng can enhance the phagocytic function of mononuclear phagocytes and improve the body's ability to resist diseases. In addition, it can promote blood circulation in the human body, as well as hematopoietic regeneration and red blood cell growth. Thus, it effectively helps people to strengthen their immunity and improve their health.

Beneficial to blood vessel health

Radix Codonopsis contains substances that lower blood lipids, blood pressure and eliminate blood clogging, thus improving the prevention of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular diseases. People can take it to avoid the danger of "three highs".

Tranquilize and educate the mind

According to scientific research, the learning and memory ability of mice after taking Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng has been significantly improved. Therefore, it can help to improve learning ability and has the effect of calming the mind and improving sleep quality.

How to consume Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng

Party ginseng is mostly taken internally, and can be decocted into a medicinal soup and taken at 9~30 grams each time. We recommend the following two recipes for the health of Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng.

Ginseng and Astragalus Extract

Ingredients: 250 grams each of Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng and Radix Astragali, 500 grams of white sugar. Method: Soak Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng and Radix Astragali in cold water, add water, boil for 30 minutes to take the juice once, 3 times; combine the 3 times of the liquid, simmer on low heat until the juice is sticky, cease fire, add sugar to absorb the juice, mix well, dry, crush, bottle and spare. Usage: Take 10 grams twice daily and drink with warm water. Efficacy: This product can nourish the spleen and benefit the qi. It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with qi deficiency, such as palpitation and shortness of breath, loose food and stool, sagging of organs, edema, asthma, dizziness, headache and blurred eyes.

Rice with ginseng and dates

Ingredients: 10 grams of ginseng, 20 red dates, 250 grams of glutinous rice and 50 grams of sugar. Directions: Put ginseng and jujube in a pot, add appropriate amount of water to soak and then decoct for half an hour, fish out the ginseng, jujube and soup and set aside; clean glutinous rice, add appropriate amount of water in a large bowl and steam it, then buckle it in a plate, put the jujube on top, then decoct the soup with sugar into a sticky juice and pour it over the jujube rice. Efficacy: This product can nourish qi and stomach, suitable for people with weakness, weakness and tiredness, palpitation and insomnia, loss of appetite, loose and swollen stools.

Contraindications to the consumption of Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng

1. Not to be used by those who are full of evil. 2. People with damp-heat evidence or heat disorders should not take Radix Codonopsis alone. 3. People with food stagnation and gas stagnation should not take Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng alone. 4. Party ginseng should not be used together with quinoa. 5. Long-term consumption of Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng may lead to heart rate deficiency, insomnia, irritability and vertigo. 6. If you take ginseng for too long, it may lead to heat and constipation and sores on the tongue.