Guiyuan (longan) contains rich nutrients and has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and calming the mind. Western ginseng can replenish qi, nourish yin, clear heat, and produce body fluids. Can guiyuan and western ginseng be taken together? What are the benefits of taking guiyuan and western ginseng together?
Can Guiyuan and Western Ginseng Be Taken Together?
Yes, they can be taken together.
Guiyuan, also known as longan meat, has a neutral nature and sweet taste. It has the effects of calming the mind, replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and nurturing the fetus. Western ginseng is a qi-tonifying herb with a cool nature and a slightly bitter taste. It has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing yin, clearing heat, and producing body fluids. It is mainly used for symptoms such as qi deficiency and yin deficiency, dry mouth and throat, chronic cough due to lung deficiency, and hot restlessness.
There is no contraindication between western ginseng and guiyuan. Both are qi-tonifying and mind-calming herbs and can be consumed together.
Benefits of Taking Guiyuan and Western Ginseng Together
Qi Tonifying and Mind Calming
Western ginseng is one of the preferred herbs for tonifying qi. It can tonify qi and nourish yin. When soaked in water with guiyuan and consumed, it has the effects of tonifying qi and calming the mind. It can be consumed for symptoms such as qi deficiency, insomnia, fatigue, and weakness.
Relieving Fatigue
Western ginseng saponins can enhance the function of the central nervous system and have sedative and anti-fatigue effects. Guiyuan contains various effective ingredients and has significant anti-anxiety effects. Drinking water with western ginseng and guiyuan can effectively relieve fatigue and is suitable for office workers and individuals under high mental stress.
Enhancing Immunity
Western ginseng contains ginsenosides, flavonoids, volatile oils, etc., which can promote blood vitality, regulate blood pressure, and enhance immunity. Guiyuan contains polysaccharides and other components, which can improve immune function. Drinking water with guiyuan and western ginseng together has a better effect in enhancing the body's disease resistance.
Anti-aging and Anti-oxidation
The ingredients in western ginseng and guiyuan have the functions of clearing free radicals and anti-oxidation. They can also protect the cardiovascular system. Drinking water with both herbs has the effect of anti-aging and anti-oxidation.
How to Take Guiyuan and Western Ginseng Together
Guiyuan and Western Ginseng Tea
Ingredients:
3g of guiyuan meat, 1g of western ginseng, and appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Cut the western ginseng into small pieces.
2. Put the western ginseng, guiyuan meat, and rock sugar into a teacup.
3. Pour boiling water into the cup, cover it, and let it steep for 20 minutes. Chew the residue after drinking. Take 1 dose daily.
Can Guiyuan and Western Ginseng Tea be Consumed for Insomnia?
Yes, it can be consumed.
Guiyuan contains ingredients such as thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin, which have anti-anxiety effects. Traditional Chinese medicine records its effects of replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and calming the mind. It can be used for insomnia, forgetfulness, and mental fatigue. Western ginseng contains ginsenosides, which can enhance the function of the central nervous system and is suitable for insomnia and irritability. Guiyuan and western ginseng tea has the effect of calming the mind and can improve sleep quality, so it can be consumed for insomnia in moderation.
Who Should Not Drink Guiyuan and Western Ginseng Tea?
1. Excessive Internal Heat
Guiyuan and western ginseng tea has the effect of nourishing the body. Excessive consumption may cause internal heat. It is not suitable for individuals with lung heat, stomach heat, or liver heat.
2. Weakness of Middle Yang
Individuals with weakness of middle yang, accompanied by symptoms such as poor digestion, heavy limbs, edema, and excessive salivation, should avoid taking western ginseng. They should not consume guiyuan and western ginseng tea.
