What are the taboos of drinking American ginseng?

Speaking of American ginseng, everyone knows about it. American ginseng itself is a common medicinal material, and it is also a Chinese patent medicine. It can generally be used for foot soaking or added to Chinese medicine for nourishment. However, you must pay attention to avoid eating it with radish when drinking American ginseng, as it may cause diarrhea. For some people with cold constitution, try not to drink American ginseng.

1. It should not be used together with Veratrum and white radish.

After eating American ginseng, it is not advisable to eat white radish, Veratrum and other foods, as they may cause diarrhea, dry mouth and other uncomfortable symptoms.

2. People with cold constitution should eat less. Editor's recommendation: Does American ginseng have any toxic side effects?

Although American ginseng is mild and nourishing without being dry, it is an excellent nourishing food all year round. Eating a proper amount of American ginseng in the hot summer will not only prevent you from getting a sore throat, but also has the effect of clearing away heat and purging fire. It can be said to be the most appropriate tonic at any time.

However, it is not suitable for people with cold constitution. American ginseng mainly replenishes Yin deficiency, and may make things worse for patients with Yang deficiency who are prone to cold hands and feet. People with cold constitution are more suitable to eat red ginseng and Korean ginseng to replenish qi deficiency. If you want pure food supplement, you can also eat some pigeon meat.

How to eat American ginseng:

There are many ways to eat American ginseng, generally there are the following:

1. Chew it in your mouth: Steam the skinless American ginseng in a rice cooker to soften it. Then cut the ginseng into thin slices with a knife and put it in a glass bottle. Put one slice in your mouth at a time. The daily dosage is 2-4 grams. Put it in your mouth before breakfast and after dinner and chew it carefully.

2. Powder: Grind American ginseng into fine powder, take 5 grams, wrap it with gauze or filter paper, put it in a cup, pour in boiling water, cover it and drink it after about 5 minutes. You can repeat the process several times until the taste is gone.

3. Stew: Use American ginseng slices, add 2-5 grams per day into a porcelain bowl, soak with appropriate amount of water for 3-5 hours. Seal the bowl, then place it in a pot and steam it for 20-30 minutes, and take it half an hour before breakfast. Of course, it can also be stewed with chicken.

4. Steamed: Grind the American ginseng into fine powder. Mix 5 grams of American ginseng powder with an egg each time, and take it after steaming.

5. To make soup: Cut the raw American ginseng into thin slices and add 5 grams each time to cook the soup. Take vegetable soup and medicine together, once a day.

7. Soak in wine: Take 30 grams of American ginseng and put it in a clean container, soak it with 500 grams of rice wine, seal it and use it after 7 days. Take 20 ml twice a day on an empty stomach.