Ginseng is a common tonic herb with abundant nutrients and the ability to replenish qi. So, does eating ginseng cause bad breath? What are some effective remedies for treating bad breath?
Does drinking ginseng cause bad breath?
No, it does not.
Ginseng is a qi-tonifying herb with a strong aroma and does not cause bad breath. Bad breath is related to oral diseases, oral hygiene, and dietary habits. Patients with bad breath should identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.
Does chewing ginseng help with bad breath?
It has some effect.
In traditional Chinese medicine, bad breath is classified into four types: lung and stomach heat stagnation, excessive stomach fire, heat accumulation in the intestines, and insufficient kidney yin. The kidney yin deficiency type is often characterized by thin body, weak waist and knees, dry mouth, and thirst. It is suitable to use kidney-nourishing herbs for treatment. Ginseng has a cooling nature and a slightly bitter taste, with the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing yin, clearing heat, and generating fluids. It is mainly used to treat dry mouth, thirst, fatigue due to deficiency heat, internal heat and polydipsia, and dry throat. Therefore, ginseng has a certain therapeutic effect on bad breath caused by kidney yin deficiency.
How to consume ginseng for bad breath?
Ginseng and goji berry tea
Ingredients:
3g of ginseng, 8g of goji berries, 4 chrysanthemum flowers
Instructions:
1. Wash the ginseng, goji berries, and chrysanthemum flowers.
2. Put them in a cup and pour boiling water over them.
3. Cover and let it steep for 5-10 minutes. Drink it twice a day.
Ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus infused water
Ingredients:
10g of Ophiopogon japonicus, 4g of ginseng, 6g of Schisandra chinensis, 3 slices of ginger
Instructions:
1. Put the herbs in a clay pot and soak them in cold water for 20 minutes.
2. Boil over high heat for about 15 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
Precautions when consuming ginseng
1. Do not consume excessively
Although ginseng has very high medicinal value, it should not be consumed excessively for a long period of time to avoid harming the spleen and stomach.
2. Do not consume during menstruation
Ginseng has a cooling nature and is not suitable for consumption during menstruation, as it may affect menstrual flow and cause dysmenorrhea.
3. Do not consume with radishes
Radishes promote the circulation of qi, while ginseng tonifies qi and nourishes yin. Consuming ginseng and radishes together will affect the efficacy of the herbs.
4. Do not consume with strong tea
Strong tea contains a high amount of tannic acid, which has a contracting effect. Drinking ginseng with strong tea will interfere with the absorption of nutrients and reduce the efficacy of ginseng.
The best remedies for treating bad breath
Jasmine and hawthorn drink
Instructions:
1. Put 3g of jasmine and 10g of raw and ripe hawthorn in a cup.
2. Pour boiling water over them and cover the cup. Let it steep for about 10-15 minutes.
3. Wait for it to cool slightly before consuming.
Peppermint infusion
Instructions:
1. Take about 10g of peppermint and 2g of green tea and put them in a cup.
2. Pour boiling water over them and let it steep.
3. Cover the cup and let it steep for about 10-15 minutes.
4. Wait for it to cool slightly before consuming.
