Can pregnant women eat American ginseng tablets?

Speaking of Korean ginseng, I believe everyone has heard of it more or less. Korean ginseng belongs to a woody plant, which has the effects of nourishing yin, qi and blood, calming the mind and improving intelligence. Its scope of application is also relatively wide. So can pregnant women eat Korean ginseng during pregnancy?

Pregnant women can take a small amount of Korean ginseng during pregnancy. During pregnancy, it usually causes an increase in coagulation factors, so most of the pregnant mother's blood is in a hypercoagulable state. Taking Korean ginseng usually causes platelet aggregation and thus produces anti-thrombotic effects, which is beneficial to the health of the fetus.

In the early stages of pregnancy, the mother's body functions will be affected, so the body's immunity will be reduced, and it is easier to catch a cold. At this time, weak pregnant women can eat Korean ginseng, which can effectively enhance the mother's body's resistance and reduce the risk of illness.

Korean ginseng is a warm food. If it is taken for a long time or in excess, it will cause yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, which will disturb the fetus and even seriously affect the health of the baby. For pregnant women themselves, although the toxic side effects of Korean ginseng are relatively small, excessive intake will also harm the endocrine system; for those who take it for a long time, insomnia, depression, etc. will also occur. Therefore, Korean ginseng should be taken in moderation during pregnancy. You don't have to think that it is beneficial to the body just because it is a tonic, and it should not be taken for a long time.

Reasons why pregnant women should be cautious when eating Korean ginseng: Korean ginseng is one of the Chinese herbal medicines that everyone is familiar with. It has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and lungs, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, calming the nerves and aiding sleep, and can improve the body's immune function. However, because its medicinal effect is warm, it is not suitable for people with heat syndrome or those who are conducting empirical research. During pregnancy, due to the increase of coagulation factors, the mother's blood is in a hypercoagulable state, and taking Korean ginseng can inhibit platelet aggregation and resist thrombosis, thereby improving the blood circulation of the embryo and having a certain effect on the growth and development of the fetus in the uterine cavity. For pregnant women with weak qi and blood, they can take it appropriately under the guidance of a doctor. If the pregnant woman's physique is too solid and hot, she is not suitable for taking Korean ginseng. In addition, Korean ginseng has an anticoagulant effect, which may increase the possibility of bleeding during childbirth. Therefore, if pregnant women do not have symptoms of qi deficiency before delivery and during childbirth, they do not need to take Korean ginseng.

The appropriate way for pregnant women to eat Korean ginseng: At the beginning of pregnancy, the system structure of the pregnant mother undergoes corresponding changes due to pregnancy, the body's immunity decreases, and it is easy to catch a cold. During this period, eating some Korean ginseng appropriately will help improve the pregnant mother's body's immune function and reduce the occurrence of colds.