What are the side effects of ginseng?

The nourishing and health-care effects of ginseng have always been recognized. As a precious Chinese medicinal material, it can replenish qi and blood, regulate physical weakness, and help improve the body's immune ability. However, we should also pay attention to some of its side effects. These side effects are mainly for people who are not suitable for taking ginseng. For example, patients with colds and fever are not suitable for drinking ginseng, because this will only make the condition worse.

Although ginseng is good, it is not suitable for everyone. The following eight types of people are not suitable for taking ginseng

1. People with chest tightness and abdominal distension. After taking ginseng, this type of people often experience worsening symptoms of qi stagnation such as chest tightness and abdominal distension.

2. People with heat toxins in the body. For those suffering from furuncles, scabies, or sore throats, taking ginseng will cause the sores to flare up and take a long time to heal, which can be a serious consequence.

3. People with big bellies. After taking ginseng, these people often have increased appetite, rapid weight gain, heaviness, fatigue, slow reaction, and other unpleasant sensations.

4. For patients with fever due to cold, inflammation, etc., taking ginseng is like adding fuel to the fire, making the condition worse. Therefore, the cause of fever should be identified first, and one should not blindly take supplements just because of physical weakness.

5. People with thick yellow tongue coating: The normal tongue coating is thin, white and moist. Yellow indicates indigestion or inflammation. Taking ginseng at this time will cause loss of appetite, abdominal distension, constipation, etc.

6. People with ruddy faces: Clinically, it is found that people with ruddy faces are often excited and have high blood pressure. Taking ginseng will lead to symptoms such as increased blood pressure, dizziness, insomnia and nightmares.

7. Purple tongue: According to traditional Chinese medicine, a purple tongue is a sign of blood stasis. Taking ginseng will make the blood stasis worse and cause symptoms such as pain, restlessness, and fever in the palms and soles.

Through understanding, we can know that although the value of raw ginseng is high, it is not suitable for everyone to use. Therefore, in order to better ensure our health, everyone must pay attention to understanding their own physical condition. Its health benefits can only be exerted if it is taken appropriately. It is not suitable for people with colds or heat toxins in the body.