What are the medicinal values ​​of ginseng?

Ginseng is a very precious medicinal material and its effects are very significant. Ginseng contains many nutrients and is very helpful to the human body. Ginseng is mild in nature and sweet in taste, and is suitable for most people to eat. However, some people are not suitable for eating ginseng, and ginseng is not suitable to be eaten casually. You should know that ginseng is a tonic. If you are not physically weak or suffering from certain diseases, you should not take it casually. You should know that a normal person will overdo it by taking ginseng, which means over-tonifying.

1. Ginseng can enhance the body's immune function and prevent cell decline caused by various reasons. It can also enhance the phagocytic ability of the reticuloendothelial system. It can increase the lymphocyte transformation rate and the content of r-globulin and IgM in healthy people, thereby improving the body's immune function.

2. Ginseng has a sedative effect on the central nervous system, has an antagonistic effect on many stimulant drugs, and can reduce the inhibitory effects of central nervous system depressants. Ginsenoside Rb has a sedative effect on the central nervous system, while Rg may have a weak excitatory effect, but excessive doses will have an inhibitory effect. Ginseng can not only improve the excitatory process of the central nervous system, but also strengthen the inhibitory process, making the inhibition more concentrated and the differentiation more complete.

Generally, there are many ways to take ginseng, and the specific method depends on the patient's condition. Generally, ginseng is more suitable for patients with anemia, very weak patients, insufficient qi and blood, or shortness of breath, neurasthenia, etc. People with particularly good physique and patients with heat type are not suitable for ginseng.