Does American ginseng contain estrogen?

As a medicinal material, American ginseng only plays the role of nourishing the body, regulating one's own immunity, and protecting various organs. It does not contain estrogen. However, other things such as wheat, celery, sesame and other vegetables contain a certain amount of estrogen. Among meats, duck meat and turtle meat also contain estrogen. If you want to supplement estrogen, you can choose other ingredients. What are the specific effects of American ginseng? Let’s find out.

1. Does American ginseng tablets contain hormones?

Wheat, black rice, fennel, sunflower seeds, onions, garlic, celery, sesame, rice, oats, mung bean sprouts, mussels, etc. all contain natural hormone-like substances. Meats such as turtle, duck, clam and squid also contain estrogen. Many women like to take beauty supplements. Chinese medicine is a rich treasure trove of traditional medicine. There are many nourishing herbs containing isoflavones, which can supplement phytoestrogens, such as fungus, white fungus, bird's nest, lily, lotus seeds, wolfberry, mulberry, cordyceps, ginseng, American ginseng, angelica, etc.

2. Who should eat American ginseng slices?

Adults who use their brains too much and students who are preparing for exams: American ginseng is also known as "Examination Candidates' Tonic" in Taiwan because it can excite the nerves of tired people and help enhance memory. Office workers with high pressure, people with anemia and dizziness: American ginseng helps to protect liver function, enhance metabolism, improve circulation and digestive system, and thus strengthen the body. People who have irregular menstruation and only want youth without acne: Because American ginseng can adjust endocrine system, it is the best whitening and weight loss product. People who love singing and teachers who need to talk frequently: Because American ginseng "replenishes the lungs and reduces internal heat, produces body fluids, and relieves fatigue", it can protect the throat and increase lung capacity.

3. Who should not eat American ginseng slices?

The advantage of American ginseng is that it replenishes qi without generating heat, but it is not suitable for everyone. If the dosage is too large or if people with weak constitution consume it, nosebleeds are inevitable. People with heat in the body or constipation should not take American ginseng. It is suitable for people with Qi and Yin deficiency such as shortness of breath, dry mouth and thirst, people with Lung Yin deficiency such as dry throat and dry cough, and people with Yin deficiency such as afternoon hot flashes and chronic cough. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that people with insufficient yang energy or cold and dampness in the stomach should not take it. For example, if you have pale complexion, swollen face and limbs, fear of cold, slow heartbeat, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating, loose stools, and greasy white tongue coating, you should avoid using American ginseng.