Ginseng is a good product for invigorating qi.
It is understood that ginseng can be divided into different varieties according to different varieties and production techniques. Common ginseng includes American ginseng, white ginseng, red ginseng, American ginseng (Korean ginseng), wild ginseng and so on. Although the efficacy of each kind of ginseng is different and the applicable population is different, Dr. Wang Genrong of the Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that no matter which kind of ginseng has a certain effect of invigorating qi, there is a saying in medical books that "people with qi deficiency take ginseng".
"Ginseng has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach and benefiting qi, which is very suitable for people who have recovered from a serious illness and are full of energy. People can also take ginseng tonic after blood loss or collapse. " Dr. Wang said that ginseng does have a certain nourishing and nourishing effect, which is why many people like ginseng.
Ginseng should not be eaten indiscriminately.
"Although ginseng has a certain effect on the human body, it is not advisable to blindly believe in ginseng." Dr. Yu of the Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that from the perspective of Chinese medicine, winter is the season of storage and the best season for tonic, but tonic means "if it is lacking, it will not be replenished". Too much tonic will destroy the balance of the human body and produce some side effects.
"Now ginseng is cultivated artificially, and its efficacy and side effects are weaker than those of wild ginseng before, so some people even think that eating ginseng has no side effects, but this is not the case." Dr. Wang said that if insomnia, irritability, nosebleeds, chest tightness and other phenomena occur after taking ginseng, it is likely to be a side effect after taking ginseng and it is necessary to stop taking it.
In addition, people with fever, loss of appetite, excessive internal heat, colds and other "real diseases" in traditional Chinese medicine should not take ginseng.
Adhere to the principle of "small amount and long term"
Ginseng should not be taken blindly in large quantities, even mild American ginseng, if taken in large quantities, will also cause harm to people with bad stomach. Therefore, experts suggest that when taking ginseng as a tonic, we must abide by the principle of "a small amount for a long time", and it is best to make scientific supplements under the guidance of Chinese medicine. Generally speaking, if the elderly are weak and often feel tired, but have a good appetite and are not "really sick", they can take ginseng in winter. For young people, strengthening physical exercise may be far more effective than eating ginseng.
In addition, when taking ginseng, you should avoid taking radish and strong tea, so as not to weaken the role of ginseng, and choose different ginseng varieties according to your own physique.
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How should people with different symptoms choose what kind of ginseng tonic?
1, patients with physical weakness, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, hepatitis, nephritis and other chronic diseases should choose to eat raw ginseng. Sun-dried ginseng is slightly cool and sweet, and has the effects of benefiting qi, nourishing yin, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst.
2, deficiency cold, yang deficiency, chills in winter, cold limbs, premature aging of the elderly, female endocrine disorders should choose red ginseng. Red ginseng is warm, sweet and fragrant.
3. Patients with severe cardiovascular disease, extreme postoperative weakness and dying should choose wild ginseng. Wild ginseng is rare and valuable, but it has extraordinary effects, such as strengthening the heart and calming the nerves.
4. Patients with cough due to lung deficiency, insufficient internal fire and tuberculosis should choose American ginseng. American ginseng is cool and slightly sweet, and has the effects of nourishing yin, clearing away fire, promoting fluid production to quench thirst, and nourishing lung and kidney.
Korean red ginseng, eaten by people with yang deficiency.
There are many kinds of ginseng and many classification methods. According to the growth mode, it can be divided into two kinds: wild ginseng and garden ginseng, among which Korean ginseng is called Korean ginseng (also known as heteroginseng), and there are also Changbai Mountain ginseng, American ginseng and Oriental ginseng.
Korean ginseng can be divided into red ginseng, sun-dried ginseng and white ginseng according to processing technology. Korean red ginseng is made by steaming garden ginseng and drying it in the sun or oven. It is mild in nature and has the function of tonifying yang. After six or seven years' cultivation, the same stem of Mogao ginseng was dug out, the reed head was removed, washed and dried, and its medicinal properties were peaceful, mainly used for invigorating qi. Korean white ginseng is made by soaking fresh garden ginseng in boiling water, then soaking it in sugar juice, and then taking it out and drying it. It has the same effect as sun-dried ginseng, but its effect is weak.
At present, most Korean ginseng sold in China's market has been processed into red ginseng, which is dark red and warm. It has the function of supplementing temperature. Generally speaking, it can make people excited, warm and refreshed, and is suitable for people with insufficient yang (cold constitution). This kind of people often have fatigue, chills, listlessness, chills in limbs and so on. Moreover, in the cold winter, they are prone to new diseases and old diseases, so it is very common to treat diseases and recuperate their bodies with red ginseng in winter. However, if the user is not Yang deficiency, but Yin deficiency, there will be troubles similar to those in Wang Bo.
After inquiry, I judged that Wang Bo's constitution was yin deficiency (heat constitution). Usually easy to heat, not afraid of cold. He is often thirsty and likes to drink cold boiled water. Rainbow Bo. Korean ginseng processed into red ginseng should not be taken, but Korean ginseng dried in the sun or white ginseng can be taken in moderation.
Warming yang and replenishing crystal can be taken during the day.
It must be emphasized that Korean ginseng, whether red ginseng or sun-dried ginseng, should be eaten step by step, and should not be rushed to avoid poisoning due to excessive intake. For example, you can use 2 ~ 4 grams at first, and observe the reaction after taking it. If it is invalid or weak, add it appropriately after two days; If the effect is obvious, keep the original amount for 2 ~ 3 days before taking it; Those with strong reaction should stop taking medicine or reduce the dose. Fang Yi told me that she used more than one gram of 10 at a time because she was anxious to recuperate for her wife. Excessive use of Korean ginseng is also one of the reasons for Wang Bo's discomfort.
In addition, many people are used to taking tonics at night, but warming yang tonics are generally more suitable for taking in the morning. Therefore, I suggest you. It is best to eat Korean red ginseng during the day, not Rainbow wave at night. In addition, we must pay attention to the seasonal changes. Generally speaking, it is cool in autumn and winter, so it is better to eat Korean ginseng. In summer, the atmosphere is hot, so most people should not eat it, unless they are people with deficiency and cold constitution.
In short, only by mastering the above eating methods and parenting matters. Korean ginseng can help us keep healthy and live longer.
Do you belong to yin deficiency or yang deficiency?
Yin deficiency syndrome: hot flashes, night sweats, fever in hands and feet, aversion to cold and heat, emaciation, dry mouth and throat, preference for cold drinks, short and red urine, dry stool, red tongue with little fur and weak pulse.
Yang deficiency syndrome: listlessness, pale complexion, asthenia due to qi deficiency, lazy speech and blindness, cold limbs, aversion to heat and cold, spontaneous sweating, pale mouth and thirst, loose stool, long urine, pale tongue with white and wet coating and weak pulse.
A basic judgment can be made by comparing the individual's situation with the above symptom groups. If the above two groups of symptoms are obvious, it may be deficiency of both yin and yang, which is more complicated and needs to be adjusted under the guidance of Chinese medicine.
How to judge whether taking red ginseng is ineffective, effective and strong?
Ineffective: after taking it, the physical symptoms have not improved or slightly improved, and I still feel weak, chills and chills in my limbs.
Effective: after taking it, the physical symptoms have been obviously improved, the spirit is better, the body is warmer, the fatigue and shortness of breath after exercise are less, the sleep is better, the brain is more sensitive, and the memory is enhanced. People who used to be thirsty have more body fluids in their mouths.
Strong reaction: if you don't differentiate symptoms from signs or take it in large quantities, you will feel local or systemic discomfort, such as upset and flustered, insomnia and dry mouth, chest tightness and fever, and elevated blood pressure.