Effects and functions of American ginseng
American ginseng is an imported product, also known as American ginseng, American ginseng has a very good effect in nourishing kidney yin. American ginseng has the effect of nourishing qi and yin, clearing fire and generating fluids, strengthening the heart muscle, used for qi deficiency and yin deficiency, asthma or blood in phlegm, deficiency heat and tiredness, thirst, dry mouth and throat, etc. Low immunity, the old and weak people, taking American ginseng in moderation can not only improve the symptoms, but also have a great effect on the health of the body. Taking American ginseng can also improve the resistance, for the deficiency of qi, qi and yin and other conditions have a very good role in regulating. However, the specific dosage of American ginseng should be decided by the doctor, and patients should not take it casually. And it should be noted that the efficacy of American ginseng is relatively weak, so it must be taken in moderation for a long time, and it is best not to be put into other herbs to be decocted together, which will result in a waste of medicinal herbs.
The contraindications of American ginseng
1, cold and fever. American ginseng is a good tonic drug, cold and fever should not take American ginseng, otherwise it may lead to the original cough, cough phlegm, fever and other cold symptoms aggravated.
2. People with wet and cold stomach. People with cold and wet stomach will have such phenomena as facial swelling, fear of cold, loss of appetite, bloating, etc. Because American ginseng is cold in nature, people with cold and wet stomach may aggravate the discomfort after consuming it.
3. People who are allergic to American ginseng. Most of the people will not have allergic reactions to American ginseng, but some people with strong allergies will have allergic reactions such as skin allergy, abdominal pain and diarrhea, decreased body temperature, loss of appetite and edema after taking American ginseng.
4. Strong physique. It is generally recommended that American ginseng is not a deficiency, that is to say, if the body does not need, should not blindly take American ginseng, as the saying goes, it is a medicine with three poisons, and strong people may take it instead of being unfavorable to the health of the body.
5, weak spleen and stomach. American ginseng is cold in nature and can hurt Yang and help dampness, for those who have weak spleen and stomach, like frequent diarrhea, indigestion, should avoid eating American ginseng, so as not to aggravate the condition.
6, low-sugar and low-fat people. Radix Panax Ginseng in the monomer saponin Rb1, Rg2, etc. have strong hypolipidemic effect, so often take Radix Panax Ginseng can effectively reduce blood viscosity, lower blood lipids, and polysaccharide in Radix Panax Ginseng for lowering blood sugar is also very effective, very suitable for high-sugar and high-fat people to consume, but for the low glycemic and low-fat people need to be cautious, so as not to exacerbate the disease.
The side effects of American ginseng are too great
American ginseng has the effect of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, and it can mainly be used for the treatment of yin deficiency, coughing, phlegm and blood patients can take. Some patients who are not suitable for the treatment of American ginseng will have some adverse reactions after taking it, for example, patients with cold spleen and stomach, cold limbs and cold body are not suitable to use American ginseng to regulate. Moreover, American ginseng is not suitable for heat tonic, high blood pressure, history of cerebral hemorrhage, as well as people who usually have dry mouth, easy to catch fire, reddish color and dry stools may aggravate the above symptoms. There are also patients who have a Yin deficiency, accompanied by fever of the hands and feet, dry eyes, dizziness, tinnitus, lumbago, and low urination, and they are also not allowed to use American ginseng alone.
The medicinal properties of American ginseng
American ginseng is the root of American ginseng. Its medicinal properties are sweet, slightly bitter and cool, and it belongs to the lung, heart, kidney and spleen meridians. Effects: Tonifying qi and nourishing yin, clearing heat and generating fluids. Clinically, it is mostly used for qi and yin injuries as well as qi and yin deficiency of the lungs, spleen, heart and kidneys; at the same time, it can also be used to replenish qi and nourish yin, and promote the production of body fluid and clearing away heat in cases of heat illness, qi deficiency, thirst and thirst. Modern pharmacological research has also proved that American ginseng has anti-shock effect, sedative effect on the brain, moderate excitatory effect on the vital center, anti-hypoxia, anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-myocardial oxidation, increase myocardial contractility, anti-arrhythmia, anti-pilates, anti-stress, anti-convulsions, hypoglycemia, hemostasis, and antidiuretic effect. American ginseng can be sliced and contained or chewed; it can also be stewed with meat food; it can also be drunk with other tonic medicines in wine.