There are five main taboos when eating American ginseng:

1. It is taboo to drink tea. Because tea contains a large amount of tannic acid, which will destroy the active ingredients in American ginseng, you must drink tea 2 to 3 days after taking American ginseng. It is also best not to drink coffee. Coffee also has a certain impact on the effects of American ginseng.

2. It is taboo to eat radish within 24 hours. American ginseng is a traditional Chinese medicine that can replenish qi, while radish is a traditional Chinese medicine that can help deflate qi. It has both positive and negative effects. Once it is replenished and the other is deflated, the effect of replenishing qi will not be achieved, and it can also easily cause food poisoning.

3. During insomnia, do not take American ginseng soaked in water, otherwise the person's body will be abnormally excited and it will be more difficult to fall asleep.

4. American ginseng is a herbal medicine and should be used to nourish qi and yin. If you have a cough with phlegm, excessive saliva, or edema, you should avoid taking American ginseng, otherwise it will aggravate the condition. If you are not feeling unwell, you should not take American ginseng lozenges regularly.

5. American ginseng is not good for dampness syndrome, so you should also consider the seasonality when taking it. The climate is dry in spring and summer, so it is suitable to take American ginseng, but not ginseng or red ginseng; while autumn and winter are more suitable to take ginseng.

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The functions of American ginseng

1. Strengthen the central nervous system, stabilize the body and mind and recover from fatigue. It has sedative and hangover effects, and enhances memory ability.

2. It regulates the secretion of toxins in the liver and promotes metabolism.

3. It has an adjusting effect on blood pressure, causing a temporary or permanent decrease in blood pressure, inhibiting arteriosclerosis, promoting the growth of red blood cells, and increasing hemoglobin.

4. American ginseng can promote serum protein synthesis, bone marrow protein synthesis, organ protein synthesis, etc., and improve the body's immunity.

5. American ginseng is cold in nature, bitter in taste, slightly sweet, and returns to the heart, lung, and kidney meridian. It has the effects of nourishing the lungs and reducing fire, nourishing the stomach and promoting fluid production.

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