Can American ginseng be taken for a long time?

American ginseng, also known as Western ginseng, is mainly produced in Canada or the United States. In recent years, American ginseng has also been grown in Beijing, China. People often use American ginseng to make soup, or grind it into fine powder and take it with water. The main effects of American ginseng are to replenish qi and nourish yin, clear away heat and promote body fluid production. American ginseng has many benefits, so can it be taken by the human body for a long time? Next, let’s take a closer look.

Whether you can take it for a long time depends on the symptoms of your illness. American ginseng is mainly used for those with both qi and yin deficiency and excessive internal fire, as well as those with lung and kidney yin deficiency and excessive fire. If the disease is caused by deficiency and cold, it is not suitable. Chinese medicine treatment is based on the imbalance of the human body. If it is used without dialectical analysis, it will not only fail to cure the disease but may also cause illness. American ginseng also has its own bias, so it cannot be soaked in water and drunk for a long time. Therefore, there are certain requirements for taking ginseng.

Ginseng has a very good effect of replenishing qi and blood. Studies have also found that ginseng also has anti-aging and anti-cancer effects. So when taking ginseng, you should pay attention to the following issues:

1. It is not advisable to supplement fire. Traditional Chinese medicine has always had the treatment principle of "replenishing the deficiency and purging the excess". People with high fever, irritability, dry stool, and yellow urine should not use ginseng for tonic. Children taking ginseng and ginseng supplements may experience precocious puberty, which is not conducive to their growth and development, so care should be taken.

2. Do not take before going to bed. Ginseng has a stimulating effect on the cerebral cortex. Taking ginseng before bedtime can easily lead to insomnia and fullness. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is best to take ginseng on an empty stomach in the morning, do a little exercise and then have breakfast, which will facilitate absorption and will not cause stagnation of gas.

3. Don’t forget to avoid certain foods. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that radish should not be taken together with vegetables. Modern pharmacological research has found that the carotene in radish has the effect of decomposing and reducing the efficacy of drugs. The ingredients in tea and coffee can react chemically with certain ingredients in drugs, produce precipitation, and reduce the efficacy of drugs. Therefore, when taking ginseng, you should be careful not to take it with radish, strong tea, coffee, etc.

Through the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of American ginseng. Everyone has a certain understanding of American ginseng. However, it should be noted that some people may experience adverse reactions such as chills, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. after taking American ginseng, and should stop eating it. It is not recommended for children under six years old. If you must take it, take it according to the dosage under the guidance of a doctor.