Western ginseng contains amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. It has the effects of nourishing Qi and Yin, clearing heat, and generating body fluids. It is mainly used to treat deficiencies in Qi and Yin, and internal heat with excessive thirst. Can you drink alcohol while taking Western ginseng?
Can you drink alcohol while taking Western ginseng?
It is not recommended to drink alcohol.
Western ginseng is a Qi and Yin nourishing herbal medicine. It contains effective ingredients such as ginsenosides, volatile oils, flavonoids, and alkaloids. It has the functions of improving immune function, promoting blood circulation, and relieving fatigue. Drinking alcohol immediately after taking Western ginseng can affect the absorption of the medicinal effects. In case of excessive consumption, it may also cause discomfort. Generally, alcohol should not be consumed after taking Chinese medicine. Specific situations should be consulted with a professional doctor.
How long after taking Western ginseng can you drink alcohol?
Usually 3 hours.
Western ginseng can both tonify Qi and nourish Yin. It is commonly used for dry mouth and throat, fatigue and restlessness, and chronic cough due to lung deficiency. Generally, it is best to drink alcohol three hours after taking Western ginseng. This way, it will not only not affect the medicinal effects of Western ginseng, but also avoid harm to the stomach.
Precautions when taking Western ginseng
1. Do not take in excessive amounts
Although Western ginseng has very high medicinal value, it should not be taken in excessive amounts for a long period of time to avoid harm to the body.
2. Do not drink strong tea at the same time
Western ginseng should not be taken with strong tea, as strong tea contains a large amount of tannic acid, which can affect the medicinal effects of Western ginseng.
3. Do not consume with radishes
Radishes have the function of promoting Qi circulation, while Western ginseng is a Qi nourishing herbal medicine. Taking them together will reduce the effectiveness of the medicine and also destroy their respective nutritional values.
4. Avoid taking if experiencing weak Yang and cold and dampness in the stomach.
Western ginseng has the effects of tonifying Qi, nourishing Yin, clearing heat, and generating body fluids. It should be avoided in cases of weak Yang and cold and dampness in the stomach, such as abdominal pain, loose stools, heaviness in limbs, and edema.
The best way to consume Western ginseng
Western ginseng stewed with almond and rock sugar
Ingredients:
5 grams of Western ginseng slices, 8 South almonds, appropriate amount of rock sugar
Instructions:
1. Wash and slice the Western ginseng, and add it to the stewing pot with the South almonds;
2. Put the stewing pot into boiling water;
3. After simmering for an hour and a half, add rock sugar and simmer until dissolved.
Western ginseng and red date porridge
Ingredients:
100 grams of glutinous rice, 10 grams of dried red dates, 3 grams of Western ginseng.
Instructions:
1. Wash the Western ginseng and soak it in clean water overnight;
2. Cut the Western ginseng into small pieces, wash the red dates;
3. Pour the Western ginseng, red dates, glutinous rice, and soaked water into a sand pot;
4. Add some water and simmer over low heat for 60 minutes.
Foods to avoid when drinking alcohol
Carrots
Carrots contain rich beta-carotene, which reacts with alcohol under the action of liver enzymes to produce toxic substances that can affect health.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain a large amount of tannic acid. Eating tomatoes after drinking alcohol may form substances that are difficult to digest in the intestines, which can lead to intestinal obstruction in the long term.
Smoked and cured foods
Smoked and cured foods contain a lot of nitrosamines and pigments, which react with alcohol. They not only damage the liver, but also cause certain injuries to the oral cavity, esophagus, and gastrointestinal mucosa. Therefore, smoked and cured foods should not be consumed after drinking alcohol.
Seafood
Seafood contains a large amount of purine, which can induce acute gout. Alcohol can promote blood circulation and has a blood-activating effect. Eating seafood after drinking alcohol can increase the chance of developing gout.
Soda
Soda and alcohol should not be consumed together. Drinking both can irritate the gastric mucosa, which can lead to acute gastroenteritis, gastric ulcers, and other diseases. It can also enhance the harm of alcohol to the central nervous system, increase blood pressure, and increase the chance of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
