Ginseng is a kind of ginseng from the Korean Peninsula, a kind of herbal medicine with tonic effect, which is relatively precious, so is ginseng hot or cold?
Is Korean ginseng hot or cold?
Korean ginseng is neither hot nor cold, it is a warm herb.
It is sweet, slightly bitter and warm in nature, and enters the lung, spleen, heart and kidney meridians. It is effective in nourishing the vital energy, nourishing and strengthening, nourishing and quenching thirst, and calming the mind and educating the mind, and is suitable for people with palpitations and insomnia, people with physical weakness, heart failure and cardiogenic shock.
Can you take more ginseng?
Ginseng should not be consumed in excess. Excessive consumption of ginseng is not only unhelpful but also harmful. Generally speaking, except for special emergencies, it is necessary to start with a small amount and gradually adjust it, not to abuse it. You should consult a doctor to determine if you can use Korean ginseng.
How to take Korean ginseng
1. Stewed. Cut Korean ginseng into 2cm thin slices, put it into a porcelain bowl, fill it with water, seal the mouth of the bowl, place it in a pot and stew it for 4~5 hours.
2、Chew. Chew 2~3 slices of Korean ginseng in the mouth, it is the easiest way to take it.
3、Grind the powder. Grind Korean ginseng into fine powder and swallow it every day, the dosage depends on individual's physical condition, usually 1~1.5 grams each time.
4、Brew tea. Cut Korean ginseng into thin slices, put it in a bowl or cup, brew it with boiling water, and take it after 5 minutes of smothering. However, this method can not fully play the medicinal effect of Korean ginseng, and is rather wasteful.
5、Brewing wine. The whole ginseng can be cut into thin slices and put into a bottle and soaked in white wine of 50~60 degrees, and poured and taken daily.
6、Cooking food. Ginseng is often accompanied by a certain bitter taste when consumed, if ginseng and lean meat, chicken, fish, etc. together with stewing, can eliminate the bitter taste, nourishing and strengthening the body.
Who can't take Korean ginseng?
1, allergic people. Allergic people may have allergic reactions after taking Korean ginseng, so if there is a rash, you should not take it, and even more so when there is septic inflammation.
2、Patients with high blood pressure. Ginseng is warm in nature and is a hot herbal medicine. Patients with hypertension who are hyperactive in the liver and Yang are prone to cerebrovascular accidents after taking it, but those with hypertension who are cold can take ginseng, but the dosage should be small.
3、Patients with cold and fever. Ginseng should not be taken when you have a fever. Because the palpitations are intense during fever, taking ginseng will increase blood circulation and make the palpitations even worse, and aggravate the condition.
4, the weak insomnia caused by heat and irritation. Ginseng is a hot Chinese medicine, due to body heat and irritability caused by the weak insomnia after taking ginseng, will lead to more heat, sleep quality is worse.
5、People with strong Qi, hot body and smooth and strong pulse. Ginseng has the effect of tonic energy, and those who have sufficient energy and strong body will lead to the rise of Yang fire and dryness and heat, so take it carefully.
