Who is not suitable to eat American ginseng?

In daily life, we always see many kinds of Chinese herbal plants. Some of them we are very familiar with, but some we don’t understand and can’t even name. However, they are of great benefit to our health and have good improvement and treatment effects on certain diseases. American ginseng is one of them, but perhaps most of us don’t know it. So who is not suitable to eat American ginseng?

1. People with strong allergies should not take ginseng if they develop a rash after taking it. It should not be taken when there is purulent inflammation.

2. Hypertensive patients have hyperactivity of liver yang, which may easily cause cerebrovascular accidents after taking ginseng. However, hypertensive patients with deficiency and cold can use ginseng, but the dosage should be small. When the systolic blood pressure is greater than 180mmHg, no matter what type of patient it is, it is not suitable to take ginseng.

3. Many people know that it is not advisable to drink tea or eat radish when eating ginseng, because these two foods have the effect of promoting qi, and ginseng is a great tonic for vital energy, and its effect will be eliminated after taking the tonic, which is equivalent to eating it in vain.

4. It is generally not advisable to take ginseng when you have a cold and fever. Because palpitations are severe when you have a fever, taking ginseng will increase blood circulation, making the palpitations worse and worsening the condition.

5. Avoid using ginseng for asthma caused by sudden gas congestion, dry throat caused by dryness and heat, vomiting blood and nosebleed caused by impulse, etc.

6. Edema caused by damp-heat stagnation will be worse after taking ginseng. This is because ginseng has an antidiuretic effect. In addition, patients with renal insufficiency and oliguria should also use it with caution.

7. People with insomnia and irritability should not take ginseng, otherwise their sleep will be worse.

8. People who have strong qi, fever, slippery and strong pulse, constipation and excess heat should not take ginseng.

Effects of American Ginseng

American ginseng is also a kind of health treasure, which has the dual effects of nourishing yin and qi, calming the mind and improving intelligence, clearing away heat and promoting body fluid, and reducing fire and relieving summer heat. An old saying goes: "American ginseng is cool and nourishing, and anyone who wants to use ginseng but cannot tolerate its warmth can use it." Therefore, the special feature of American ginseng is that it nourishes without being dry.

Strengthen the myocardium and enhance the heart's activity;

2. Strengthen the central nervous system, calm the body and mind, and recover from fatigue. It has a calming and hangover-relieving effect, enhances memory, and has a significant effect on Alzheimer's disease;

3. It regulates blood pressure, causing temporary or permanent blood pressure reduction. It inhibits arteriosclerosis, promotes red blood cell growth, and increases the amount of hemoglobin;

4. It can regulate the secretion of pancreatic islets, so it is effective for diabetes;

5. It regulates the secretion of epinephrine in the liver and promotes metabolism;

6. It can enhance physical strength and is of great benefit to athletes;

7. Inhibit the growth of cancer cells and increase immune function;

8. It helps digestion and is effective for chronic stomach problems and weak stomach.

After reading the above introduction about who is not suitable to eat American ginseng, I think everyone should have some understanding. American ginseng is a very precious Chinese herbal plant with extremely high medicinal value. It plays a vital role in our physical health and the improvement and treatment of certain diseases. We must make it clear whether we are suitable for it.