Ginseng is a relatively precious medicinal material and also relatively famous. Ginseng has very good effects. It can beautify and nourish the skin. It also has high medicinal value and plays a very good role in traditional Chinese medicine. However, there are some things that need to be paid attention to when taking ginseng. So what should not be eaten with ginseng? What are the taboos for consuming ginseng?

1. Dietary taboos of ginseng

1. Do not abuse ginseng

Ginseng is a qi-tonifying medicine. If you take it casually without symptoms of qi deficiency, it is Unsuitable. People with a strong constitution and no signs of weakness do not need to take supplements or misuse this product.

If misused or used too often, it often leads to apnea, chest tightness and abdominal distension. Some people think that ginseng is a supplement and that eating it is always good for the body. This is a wrong idea.

Whether it is red ginseng or raw sun-dried ginseng, you must take it step by step and do not take it too hastily or excessively. In addition, be sure to pay attention to seasonal changes. Generally speaking, it is better to eat when the weather is cooler in autumn and winter; while it is not suitable to eat when the weather is hot in summer.

2. Avoid drinking tea

Tea contains tannins, which are combined with ginsenosides and are not easily absorbed by people; in addition, tea contains caffeine and other substances, which can excite the central nervous system. system.

We all have this life experience. After drinking strong tea, we often suffer from insomnia and irritability. This is caused by excessive excitement of the central nervous system. Similarly, ginseng has a similar effect, it can enhance the excitement of the cerebral cortex.

Therefore, taking ginseng and tea at the same time will greatly strengthen this effect and easily cause people to have trouble sleeping at night, irritability, headaches, etc. Especially for those patients with nervousness or neurasthenia, it is not beneficial, so avoid tea, especially strong tea, when eating ginseng.

3. Whether it is fried or stewed, avoid using hardware cooking utensils.

Hardware cooking utensils are prone to chemical reactions with medicinal materials, so do not use such cooking utensils to make ginseng. It is best to use cooking utensils such as casseroles to ensure the quality of the medicinal materials.

4. Avoid eating ginseng with grapes

It can easily lead to nutritional damage. Grapes contain tannic acid, which can easily combine with the protein in ginseng to form a precipitate, which affects absorption and reduces the efficacy of the drug. effect.

5. Avoid eating radish (including white radish and green radish) and various seafood after taking ginseng

Ancient medical books say that radish "reduces the atmosphere and eliminates grains". Modern research on radish's digestive and diuretic properties is consistent with the ancient view that ginseng's main function is to replenish vitality.

If eating radish at the same time can break Qi, if one is tonic and the other is broken, ginseng will not have a nourishing effect. Therefore, radish and ginseng should not be taken at the same time. In addition, most tonics have a Qi-tonifying effect, so they should not be taken at the same time as radish.

2. Ginseng nutritional food recipes

1. Red dates and ginseng soup

Ingredients: 20 red dates, 9 grams of ginseng, dried shrimps, 1 egg, sesame oil 10 grams each, a little each of vegetable oil, salt, green onions, and coriander.

Method:

(1). Remove the pits from the red dates and wash them; wash the ginseng, cut into thin slices and set aside.

(2) Put the pot on the fire, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, add red dates and ginseng slices, cover the pot and cook for 2 hours.

2. Ginseng and Walnut Soup

Ingredients: 3 grams of ginseng, 3 pieces of walnut meat.

Method:

(1). Take 3 grams of ginseng and 3 pieces of walnut meat, decoct them in soup and take them.

(2), once a day. Use continuously for 5~7 days.

3. Lotus Ginseng Porridge

Ingredients: 10 grams of ginseng, 15 grams of lotus seeds, 50 grams of japonica rice, and appropriate amount of sugar.

Method:

(1) Soak ginseng in water and cut into thin slices; soak lotus seeds in water and remove the heart; wash the japonica rice.

(2) Put the pot on the fire, add appropriate amount of water, lotus seeds, and japonica rice, bring to a boil over high heat, add ginseng slices, cook over low heat, add sugar to taste and serve.

3. Functions of ginseng

1. Intellectual intelligence

Korean ginseng extract and the saponins it contains have the ability to improve memory and learning ability. ability and improve memory decline. Ginseng consumed by the elderly can regulate cerebral cortex function, improve memory, and enhance intelligence. It is often used for dizziness, forgetfulness, memory loss, and mental retardation.

2. Calming the mind and calming the mind

Ginseng has a significant stimulating effect on the nervous system, can improve the body's ability to move, and reduce fatigue; it has certain effects on patients with different types of neurasthenia. The therapeutic effect can make the patient gain weight, eliminate or reduce symptoms such as general weakness, headache, insomnia, etc.; ginseng can replenish qi and blood, so it is very good for insomnia, dreaminess, palpitations, etc. caused by deficiency of qi and blood and restlessness. Effect.

3. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer

Ginseng can effectively inhibit the reproduction of cancer cells and has a good effect on various cancers. Ginseng polysaccharide has an obvious effect of raising white blood cells. When used together with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, it can reduce the toxic side effects of radiotherapy and speed up the repair of damaged tissues, which is helpful for the treatment of tumor patients.

4. Replenishing the five internal organs

When the lungs and spleen are replenished, qi and blood will be strong. For example, using ginseng tablets instead of tea can restore physical strength and energy, increase appetite, and improve qi deficiency; ginseng has It can nourish the kidneys, boost yang, and enhance sexual function. Long-term use of a small amount of ginseng powder can help yang and essence. At the same time, ginseng also has a cardiotonic effect. When there are signs of shock such as qi deficiency and detoxification, decoction of ginseng in water can benefit the heart and rejuvenate the heart. pulse.

5. Regulate blood pressure

Ginseng has components that lower blood pressure and increase blood pressure. Ginseng has a two-way effect on blood pressure regulation (that is, it can increase blood pressure and lower blood pressure at the same time). A survey showed that 89% of hypertensive patients with poor quality of life due to long-term use of blood pressure lowering drugs improved their quality of life after taking ginseng. Specifically, they experienced fatigue, thirst, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction. Functionality etc. have been improved. Patients with high blood pressure should consult a physician before taking red ginseng when their blood pressure is not stable. It is recommended to take it after blood pressure stabilizes.

6. Anti-aging

Ginseng contains a variety of antioxidant substances, such as ginsenosides, ginseng polyacetylene compounds and ginsengdiol saponins. These compounds have anti-lipid peroxidation effect and are the basis of anti-aging effect; ginseng can greatly enhance the body's fat metabolism, sugar metabolism and body's paralysis-free function, and has a good effect on delaying aging.

7. Strong immunity

Ginsenosides and ginseng polysaccharides are active ingredients in ginseng that regulate immune function. They can improve immune function not only for normal people, but also for people with low immune function. . Ginseng polysaccharide is a high molecular acid polysaccharide purified from ginseng and is an immune enhancer.