Ginseng is a common Qi-tonifying medicinal herb, rich in nutrients, with the effects of nourishing Qi and Yin, clearing heat and generating fluids. Can tuberculosis patients consume ginseng? Can Chinese medicine cure tuberculosis?
Can tuberculosis patients consume ginseng?
Yes, in moderate amounts.
Tuberculosis is a chronic lung infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Common symptoms include weight loss, chest pain, cough, hemoptysis, night sweats, and hot flashes. Traditional Chinese medicine classifies tuberculosis into different types for treatment, such as lung Yin deficiency type, Yin deficiency and excessive fire type, Qi and Yin depletion type, and Yin and Yang deficiency type.
Ginseng has a cool nature, sweet and slightly bitter taste, and the effects of nourishing Qi and Yin, clearing heat and generating fluids. It can be used for symptoms such as coughing with phlegm and blood, long-term cough due to lung deficiency, and fatigue due to deficiency heat. Therefore, tuberculosis patients can consume ginseng in moderate amounts.
Are there any benefits to consuming ginseng for tuberculosis patients?
There are some benefits.
Ginseng can nourish Qi, nourish Yin, and clear heat to moisten the lungs, which can alleviate the discomfort of tuberculosis. However, the therapeutic effect of ginseng as a single herb is limited and only has a certain auxiliary effect. It cannot achieve optimal treatment results. It is recommended that tuberculosis patients seek diagnosis and treatment from a doctor based on individual conditions.
How to consume ginseng for tuberculosis patients?
Steep ginseng and dwarf lilyturf in water.
Ingredients:
Dwarf lilyturf 10g, ginseng 4g, Schisandra chinensis 6g, ginger 3 slices.
Instructions:
1. Soak the herbs in a clay pot with cold water for 20 minutes.
2. Boil over high heat for about 15 minutes.
3. Simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes.
Effects: Tonifies Qi and Yin, clears heat, and moistens the lungs.
Contraindications for consuming ginseng
1. Avoid excessive consumption.
Although ginseng is nutrient-rich and has immune-enhancing and cardiovascular-protective effects, its cool nature may harm the spleen and stomach if consumed for a long time.
2. Avoid blind consumption.
Ginseng is suitable for individuals with symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, long-term cough due to lung deficiency, internal heat causing excessive thirst, and fatigue due to deficiency heat. It is not suitable for individuals with edema, stomach cold, nausea and vomiting, women during menstruation, and infants and young children.
Can Chinese medicine cure tuberculosis?
Single herbs alone cannot completely cure tuberculosis. Treatment should be based on individual conditions and use Chinese medicine based on syndrome differentiation.
Lung Yin deficiency type
Ingredients:
Sand ginseng 12g, dwarf lilyturf 12g, Ophiopogon japonicus 10g, Rehmannia glutinosa 18g, Paris polyphylla 15g, Bletilla striata 20g, Dioscorea opposita 30g, Poria cocos 15g, Fritillaria cirrhosa 12g, chrysanthemum flower 10g, donkey-hide gelatin 15g (dissolved), and notoginseng 3g (powdered, taken directly).
Instructions:
Decoction, take one dose per day, divided into two doses in the morning and evening.
Yin deficiency and excessive fire type
Ingredients:
Turtle shell 10g, donkey-hide gelatin 12g (dissolved), Cordyceps sinensis 12g, scutellaria baicalensis 10g, lily 30g, Rehmannia glutinosa 20g, dwarf lilyturf 12g, platycodon grandiflorus 12g, fritillaria thunbergii 12g, angelica sinensis 12g, Artemisia annua 15g, Anemarrhena asphodeloides 12g.
Instructions:
Decoction, take one dose per day, divided into two doses in the morning and evening.
Qi and Yin depletion type
Ingredients:
Pseudostellaria heterophylla 15g, Poria cocos 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala 15g, Dioscorea opposita 30g, platycodon grandiflorus 12g, lily 30g, jujube 10 pieces, astragalus 20g, lotus seed 15g, angelica sinensis 12g, Bletilla striata 20g, Patrinia scabiosaefolia 12g.
Instructions:
Decoction, take one dose per day, divided into two doses in the morning and evening.
Yin and Yang deficiency type
Ingredients:
Pseudostellaria heterophylla 15g, Atractylodes macrocephala 15g, Dioscorea opposita 30g, Poria cocos 20g, astragalus 30g, Heterosmilax chinensis 15g, angelica sinensis 15g, deer antler 10g, Paeonia lactiflora 12g, Bletilla striata 30g, Patrinia scabiosaefolia 12g.
Instructions:
Decoction, take one dose per day, divided into two doses in the morning and evening.
