Studies have shown that ginseng can greatly replenish vitality and improve the body's resistance to diseases. It has the functions of relieving fatigue, lowering blood sugar, resisting aging and cancer, but ginseng has the disadvantage of promoting precocious puberty in children, so it is not suitable for children to eat.
White ginseng and red ginseng are both northeast ginseng, but their effects are different.
The so-called white ginseng is to dig out the northeast ginseng cultivated for 67 years, pick the ginseng reed, wash it and dry it directly, so it is also called raw ginseng. Ginseng is mild in medicinal properties, neither warm nor cold, and has a good effect of invigorating qi. As long as it is qi deficiency, it can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
The performance of red ginseng is very different from that of white ginseng, which is made by steaming cultivated northeast ginseng and drying it in the sun or sun. Because there is one more processing procedure, the medicinal properties tend to be warm. Although it is also good at invigorating qi, it is more suitable for people with yang deficiency and cold limbs. Usually, people with dry mouth and constipation due to yin deficiency and excessive fire should not take it, otherwise it will cause excessive internal heat, and in severe cases it will lead to bleeding gums and nosebleeds.
The processing of ginseng is very interesting. It is made by soaking fresh northeast ginseng in boiling water, then soaking in sugar juice, and then taking it out and drying it in the sun. With the "training" of sugar juice, the medicinal properties of sugar ginseng have become very peaceful, and the effect of invigorating spleen and benefiting lung is remarkable. As long as you prescribe the right medicine, you won't get angry.
Codonopsis pilosula-carefully selected for diabetic patients.
Looking through the classics of traditional Chinese medicine, we can find that the dosage of "ginseng" in some prescriptions is very large, and the current unit of measurement should reach more than 30 grams. I'm afraid people who are weak can't bear eating so many ginseng at once. "In fact, ginseng in this recipe refers to codonopsis pilosula." Chinese medicine experts said, "This is a platycodon plant native to Shangdang County, Shanxi Province. Its efficacy is similar to that of ginseng, but it is slightly weaker, so it is named Dangshen. "
Compared with ginseng, Codonopsis pilosula is sweet and is a commonly used drug for invigorating qi in clinic. It has the functions of invigorating the middle energizer, strengthening the spleen, nourishing the stomach, moistening the lung and promoting fluid production, and is mainly used for treating physical weakness caused by various reasons. It has been reported that Codonopsis pilosula may have the effect of raising blood sugar, so it is suggested that patients with diabetes mellitus (TCM disease name: diabetes syndrome) should be carefully selected.
Pseudostellaria heterophylla-a child who is prone to catch a cold due to qi deficiency, and whether a child with weak constitution can take tonic is a difficult problem. Because it is in the growth and development period, if you take tonics such as ginseng, you may induce precocious puberty. Pseudostellaria heterophylla, a Dianthus plant produced in Jiangsu, can solve the above contradiction well. Pseudostellaria heterophylla is very small in appearance and extremely peaceful in effect. Children who are prone to catch a cold due to qi deficiency can significantly enhance their immune function by taking Taizishen decoction. Because Pseudostellaria heterophylla is good at invigorating spleen and stomach, it is also suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with weak spleen and stomach and easy diarrhea.
American ginseng is not suitable for people with loose stools and cold limbs.
The general public's understanding of American ginseng often stays on the concept of "eating American ginseng will not get angry" "In fact, this view is not comprehensive. Although American ginseng belongs to Araliaceae like northeast ginseng, its' performance' is very different from that of China ginseng because of its different growing places. " Chinese medicine experts said.
American ginseng is cool, sweet and slightly bitter, and has the effects of invigorating qi and nourishing yin, clearing away deficiency and heat, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst.
Doctor's reminder
Precautions for taking ginseng
1. No matter what kind of ginseng, there are "general" precautions when taking it. For example, if you have loose bowels due to a cold, you should stop taking drugs and take supplements immediately, otherwise you will have the disadvantage of "building a car behind closed doors".
In the process of tonic, you need to pay attention to your physical condition at any time. Red face or even bleeding gums, you need to consult a doctor immediately for timely treatment. At the same time, avoid eating strong tea and seafood, otherwise it will improve the excitability of the nervous system and avoid affecting sleep.