Ginseng is the preferred medicinal herb for nourishing Qi, containing a variety of nutrients with the effects of nourishing Qi and Yin, clearing heat, and generating fluids. People often say that ginseng should not be consumed with strong tea. Can ginseng be brewed with green tea? What happens when ginseng is brewed with tea?
Can Ginseng and Green Tea be Brewed Together?
Yes, they can be brewed together.
Green tea contains active ingredients such as tea polyphenols, theanine, and caffeine. It has the effects of refreshing the mind, clearing the mind, detoxification, and quenching thirst. Pharmacological studies have shown that regularly drinking green tea can slow down aging, prevent radiation, lower cholesterol, aid digestion, and protect teeth and eyes. Ginseng, also known as American ginseng or American wild ginseng, has a cooling property and a slightly bitter taste. When brewed with green tea, it can help eliminate fatigue, refresh the mind, and clear heat. However, it should be noted that green tea contains a certain amount of tannic acid, which has a contracting and adsorptive effect. It may affect the efficacy of ginseng. It is recommended to reduce the amount of green tea when brewing.
Can Ginseng be Brewed with Tea?
Ginseng is not suitable for strong tea.
Ginseng is a precious medicinal herb that not only contains various nutrients but also has good health benefits. Regular consumption of ginseng can improve immunity, relieve fatigue, enhance memory, regulate blood pressure and protect the cardiovascular system, and prevent atherosclerosis. Why can't ginseng be consumed with tea? It is because tea contains a certain amount of tannic acid, which can react with the active ingredients in ginseng. This not only reduces the efficacy of ginseng but also forms indigestible precipitates, causing harm to the gastrointestinal tract. However, this situation occurs when the amount of tannic acid reaches a certain level. Therefore, ginseng should not be consumed with strong tea. Although ginseng can be brewed with tea, it is also important to control the amount of tea used.
Can Ginseng be Consumed Daily?
It is not recommended to consume ginseng daily.
Ginseng has the effects of nourishing Qi, nourishing Yin, nourishing the lungs, and clearing heat. The principle of taking ginseng is "only supplement when there is a deficiency." That is, it is not suitable for long-term use if there are no symptoms of discomfort. Ginseng belongs to a cooling herb and is suitable for symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, thirst, internal heat, fatigue due to Qi deficiency and Yin deficiency, hot palms, coughing, wheezing, and phlegm and blood in the sputum. Generally, after taking ginseng for 10 consecutive days, it should be discontinued for 7 days before continuing to take it, or it should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
What can Ginseng be Brewed with?
Ginseng and Goji Berry Tea
Ingredients
10g goji berries, 10 pieces of ginseng.
Instructions
1. Put the ginseng in a kettle and add 500ml of boiling water;
2. Put 10 goji berries in a cup and pour in the freshly boiled ginseng water. Enjoy.
Effects: Nourishes Qi and blood, nourishes the liver and kidneys.
Ginseng and Ophiopogon Tea
Ingredients
10g Ophiopogon, 4g ginseng, 6g Schisandra, 3 slices of ginger.
Instructions
1. Put the herbs in a clay pot and soak in cold water for 20 minutes;
2. Boil the herbs for about 15 minutes on high heat;
3. Simmer for 25-30 minutes on low heat.
Effects: Nourishes Qi and Yin, clears heat, and moistens the lungs.
How to Maximize the Effects of Ginseng Consumption?
Ginseng and Red Date Congee
Ingredients
100g glutinous rice, 10g dried red dates, 3g ginseng.
Instructions
1. Rinse the ginseng and soak it in water overnight;
2. Cut the ginseng into small pieces, wash the red dates;
3. Put the ginseng, red dates, glutinous rice, and the water in which the ginseng was soaked in a clay pot;
4. Add some water and simmer on low heat for 60 minutes.
Effects: Nourishes Qi and blood, nourishes the stomach, and generates fluids.
Ginseng Chicken Soup
Ingredients
4 chicken legs, 20g ginseng powder, 20g goji berries, 6 dried red dates.
Instructions
1. First, prepare the medicinal soup. Boil ginseng, goji berries, and dried red dates in half a pot of water for 10 minutes to create the medicinal soup.
2. Wash the chicken legs and place them in another pot. Pour in the medicinal soup, making sure the chicken legs are completely submerged.
3. Put the soup pot into an electric cooker and start cooking.
4. Add a little salt for seasoning before serving.
Effects: Nourishes the body, nourishes Qi and blood.
