The difference between Korean ginseng and American ginseng

Korean ginseng and American ginseng are very common in our daily life. Both of them are medicinal materials that are helpful to the human body, especially they have good effects on the treatment of diseases. However, when choosing them, they must be used correctly, so that they will be of great help in the treatment of diseases. So what are the differences between Korean ginseng and American ginseng? There are many differences between them.

So what are the specific differences between Korean ginseng and American ginseng? There are many differences between them, but it should be noted that if you don’t know them very well when purchasing them, you should consult in detail first.

The difference between Korean ginseng and American ginseng :

Korean ginseng is divided into white ginseng and red ginseng. White ginseng is suitable for those with spleen deficiency and excessive fire, because "it has a cool nature when raw, and is slightly bitter to nourish yin"; red ginseng is suitable for those with spleen deficiency and weak lungs, because "it has a warm nature when cooked, and is sweet to nourish yang". In general, Korean ginseng tea is more suitable for elderly people with obvious symptoms of qi deficiency, as it can strengthen the body and enhance immunity. But if you have a cold or sore throat, drinking ginseng tea will be too hot.

In comparison, American ginseng tastes bitter, slightly sweet, cool in nature, and is not easy to cause internal heat. It is mainly used to treat long-term cough due to lung deficiency, or symptoms such as hemoptysis, dry throat and thirst, false heat and fatigue, physical weakness in the elderly, and lack of energy. People with yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, who are prone to coughs, often drink American ginseng tea to replenish qi and yin, promote salivation and quench thirst.

When drinking American ginseng tea, you can take American ginseng slices, use 3 to 6 grams each time, put them in a thermos cup, brew with boiling water, let it simmer for 15 minutes, and drink it frequently instead of tea. Drink it within 1 day and swallow the ginseng residue at the end.

In short, no matter which type of ginseng it is, it is usually suitable for patients with qi deficiency, that is, people who often sweat, feel weak, and are prone to colds. If you are a patient with real heat syndrome who is prone to getting angry, you should not drink any ginseng tea. Even for normal people, they should only drink a cup of ginseng tea when they are overtired or feel weak. One cup is about 500 to 600 milliliters, and 3 grams of ginseng is enough. People with qi deficiency usually drink it once every two or three days. They cannot drink it every day, nor can they drink ginseng slices repeatedly as tea. If after taking large doses of ginseng for a long time, you feel chest tightness, irritability, or skin fever and itching, insomnia and bleeding symptoms, these are manifestations of "ginseng poisoning" and you must stop taking it immediately. You can resume taking it in small doses as appropriate after the symptoms disappear completely.

Through the above introduction, we have some understanding of the differences between Korean ginseng and American ginseng. They have different methods of use and different ways of treating diseases. They have very good effects on improving all aspects of the human body. Their separate use can also improve human immunity and enhance human physique.