Who is not suitable to eat American ginseng?

Do you know what American ginseng is? American ginseng is a kind of medicinal material. It is very effective in nourishing the body. Many wealthy families often eat American ginseng. However, there are many fake American ginseng. If you accidentally eat fake American ginseng, although it does not harm the body, it will not have any effect. If it is real, many people cannot eat this American ginseng. Who is not suitable for eating American ginseng?

In traditional Chinese medicine, American ginseng is cold in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in taste, and enters the lung and spleen meridians. It has the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, clearing away heat and relieving restlessness, nourishing the stomach and producing fluid. It is generally used for symptoms such as lung deficiency and long-term cough, dry mouth and throat, restlessness and insomnia, fatigue of the limbs, shortness of breath due to blood loss, etc. It has unique features in curing diseases and improving health, but it also has contraindications. 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. Children with developmental delay or indigestion should not take American ginseng. People with colds, coughs, or acute infections with dampness and heat should not take American ginseng.

If you are afraid of cold, it means you have a weak constitution and are not suitable to take American ginseng. "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 people with weak constitution consume it, nosebleeds are inevitable. In addition, people with heat in the body or constipation should not take American ginseng. Suitable groups include those with qi and yin deficiency such as shortness of breath, dry mouth and thirst; those with lung yin deficiency such as dry throat and dry cough; those with yin deficiency such as hot flashes in the afternoon and long-term cough.

There are many varieties of American ginseng, and the quality varies. There are even fake ones, so you should identify them when purchasing. Imported American ginseng has a good taste, rich aroma, bitterness with a hint of sweetness, and the best efficacy. Most of the American ginseng sold on the market and in pharmacies for a few yuan per gram are domestically introduced. Only a few large brands such as Fulinmen American Ginseng and Tongrentang are available for import, and the prices range from a dozen to more than twenty yuan per gram. Among them, Tong Ren Tang is the most expensive and has the most beautiful packaging, making it suitable for gift giving; Fulinmen American ginseng is aimed at household customers and is more affordable, making it suitable for home use.

These people must not eat American ginseng. They must pay attention to these taboos when eating American ginseng, especially when the body is weak and cold, they must not eat American ginseng. Although American ginseng is very nourishing to the body under normal circumstances, it is very bad if used on the wrong people. Therefore, American ginseng must be used reasonably. When eating American ginseng, you can use it to soak water, make tea, and boil soup.