Is American ginseng edible?

It is well known that American ginseng is cold in nature, bitter and slightly sweet in taste, and enters the heart, lung, and kidney meridians. It has the effects of replenishing lung qi, benefiting lung yin, clearing away internal heat, and promoting fluid production and quenching thirst. Different from ginseng which has warm and strong tonic effect, American ginseng has mild medicinal properties. Therefore, it can be used for tonic not only in summer, but also in all seasons. American ginseng has a rich taste without being hot, and is nourishing without being greasy. So can it be used by everyone? Let’s see if American ginseng is edible.

1. Don’t eat too much of good things. This is common sense that many people know. Although the things are good, if you eat a lot of them, there may be a cumulative effect of toxic side effects, which may lead to some bad effects. So, how much American ginseng can be taken at one time, and can it be taken for a long time?

2. How much American ginseng can I eat at one time? American ginseng contains an ingredient called ginsenoside, which has the effect of improving the body's resistance. Therefore, for people with weak constitutions, such as the elderly and those with serious illnesses, regular consumption of American ginseng can play a certain role in strengthening their physical fitness. For some people with chronic diseases, such as chronic hepatitis B, taking American ginseng may help control and improve their condition. For those with intestinal heat and bloody stools, according to Lei Ju Yao Fang, steaming American ginseng and longan meat together and taking it has the effect of clearing the intestines and stopping bleeding. Taking 4 to 6 tablets per day is equivalent to no more than 5 grams of raw medicine, and generally no side effects will occur.

3. Can it be taken for a long time? Generally it is not recommended. American ginseng has a warm nature. If taken for a long time or in excessive dosage, it will cause excessive qi and yin depletion, and yin deficiency and excessive fire. "Don't take supplements unless you are weak." If you are not feeling unwell, you should not take American ginseng frequently. American ginseng is not good for dampness, so seasonality should be considered when taking it. Spring and summer are relatively dry, so it is more suitable to take American ginseng. It is not suitable to take ginseng or red ginseng. Autumn and winter are more suitable for taking ginseng.

The above briefly introduces the question of whether American ginseng is edible. Although American ginseng has a good tonic effect, it is not suitable for everyone. If the medicine is not suitable for the disease, it may have a counterproductive effect. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that American ginseng is a cooling medicine that is good for replenishing qi and nourishing yin. If you have heat symptoms in your body, using American ginseng supplements can achieve the purpose of conditioning.