I haven't been feeling well lately. A friend heard that American ginseng is a qi tonic herb and bought some American ginseng tablets for me. Can American ginseng tablets be swallowed? Who is suitable to take American ginseng?
Can American ginseng tablets be swallowed?
Yes, they can be swallowed.
American ginseng, also known as Panax quinquefolius, has the effects of tonifying qi and nourishing yin, clearing heat and generating fluids, and strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach. It is suitable for symptoms of qi deficiency and yin deficiency, restless heat, and excessive thirst. American ginseng tablets are processed slices of American ginseng and are better absorbed when chewed directly. Therefore, American ginseng tablets can be swallowed, but it is recommended to chew them before swallowing to avoid discomfort in the throat caused by large tablets.
Can American ginseng tablets be steeped in water?
Yes, they can.
American ginseng tablets can clear deficient fire and generate fluids. They can be used for symptoms such as restless heat, chronic cough due to lung deficiency, dry throat, and excessive thirst. Common methods of consumption include chewing directly and steeping in water. The recommended dosage for steeping American ginseng in water is 3 to 9 grams, which can also be adjusted based on individual constitution.
Side effects of American ginseng tablets
American ginseng belongs to qi tonifying and nourishing yin herbs and is not suitable for everyone. If the medication is not appropriate, it may have the opposite effect. People with edema, cough with phlegm, and excessive salivation should try to avoid taking American ginseng or similar tonics to prevent worsening of their condition.
American ginseng is a cooling herb. Some people may experience symptoms such as aversion to cold, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even allergic reactions such as itching and blisters after taking American ginseng. The blisters will naturally absorb and disappear after stopping the medication.
Taking American ginseng should follow the principle of "only tonify when there is deficiency." If there are no discomfort symptoms in the body, there is no need to take it.
Who is suitable to take American ginseng?
1. People under high stress
American ginseng contains active ingredients such as ginsenosides, which can promote metabolism, improve blood circulation, and protect the digestive system. It is suitable for people who are under high stress, have a tight work schedule, and feel fatigued and weak.
2. People who overuse their brains
American ginseng has sedative, anticonvulsant, and antipyretic effects. It can promote nerve growth and improve memory. It is suitable for people with neural decline and memory loss. For those who overuse their brains, American ginseng can not only tonify qi and nourish yin but also effectively relieve fatigue and enhance memory.
3. People with cough, asthma, and phlegm-blood
American ginseng has a cooling nature, bitter taste, and slightly sweet taste, and it has the effects of nourishing the lungs, reducing fire, and generating fluids. Taking American ginseng can effectively relieve symptoms of cough, asthma, and phlegm-blood. According to traditional Chinese medicine, coughing is caused by unclear lung qi and failure in pulmonary diffusion, and common symptoms of lung yin deficiency include dry cough without phlegm, hemoptysis, red tongue, and less coating.
4. Patients with coronary heart disease
Pharmacological research has shown that American ginseng contains multiple effective ingredients that have the effects of anti-arrhythmia, anti-myocardial ischemia, and strengthening myocardial contraction. American ginseng can tonify qi and nourish yin, clear fire, and generate fluids. It is suitable for symptoms of coronary heart disease characterized by qi and yin deficiency and palpitations with shortness of breath. Long-term use of American ginseng has certain therapeutic effects.
Correct method of steeping American ginseng in water
Ingredients:
3 grams of American ginseng tablets, suitable amount of honey.
Instructions:
1. Rinse the American ginseng tablets and put them in a cup.
2. Add boiling water and cover the cup for about 5 minutes.
3. Add honey for flavor and drink.
4. Take 2 to 3 times a day, and repeat the infusion until there is no taste of ginseng.
Effect: Tonify qi and nourish yin, clear fire and generate fluids.
