Can fresh ginseng be frozen directly?

Now, because we can grow ginseng artificially, the price of ginseng has also dropped. During many festivals, we may receive some fresh ginseng, but no one knows how to preserve it. Because the ginseng sold on the market is generally dried and preserved. So, is it okay to freeze fresh ginseng directly? In fact, it is best not to freeze it directly, as this will destroy the nutritional value of ginseng.

1. Can fresh ginseng be frozen directly?

Fresh ginseng cannot be frozen directly. Normally, after we buy fresh ginseng, we can use the refrigerator to store it at a low temperature. When refrigerated, the temperature should be controlled at 0~2℃. You can wrap fresh ginseng with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator to avoid cross-flavoring. This method can generally be maintained for half a month to several months. However, since nutrients will be slowly lost during the storage process, it is better to consume it as soon as possible.

2. What is not suitable for eating ginseng?

2.1. People with strong allergies should not take ginseng if they develop a rash after taking it. It should not be taken when there is purulent inflammation.

2.2. Hypertensive patients have hyperactivity of liver yang, which can easily cause cerebrovascular accidents after taking ginseng. However, hypertensive patients with deficiency and cold can use ginseng, but the dosage should be small. When the systolic blood pressure is >180mmHg, no matter which type of patient, it is not suitable to take ginseng.

Can fresh ginseng be frozen directly?

2.3. It is generally not suitable to be taken when suffering from cold and fever. Because palpitations are severe when fever strikes, taking ginseng will increase blood circulation and cause palpitations, which may even make the condition worse.

2.4. Ginseng should not be used for asthma caused by sudden gas congestion, dry throat caused by dryness and heat, vomiting blood and nosebleed caused by impulse, etc.

3. When is the best time to eat ginseng?

It is recommended to eat ginseng on an empty stomach in the morning. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is best to take ginseng on an empty stomach after rinsing your mouth in the morning, and then have breakfast after exercising. This will facilitate absorption without causing stagnation of gas. Note: It is not advisable to take ginseng at night. Ginseng can promote the body's metabolism and resist aging. Ginseng glycosides have a warming effect on the human body and can replenish the body. However, ginseng has a stimulating effect on the cerebral cortex, and taking ginseng at night can easily lead to insomnia and fullness.