There are many ways to take American ginseng, such as tea, drink, pill, porridge, soup and wine, among which the simplest way is to contain it.

Containing: cut American ginseng into thin slices, can be contained in the mouth before breakfast, after dinner, chewing, the daily dosage of general 2-4 grams can be. This method of drug utilization is high and absorption is rapid. Single ginseng stew can also be served, remember the rest do not waste, you can chew it.

Taking: You can also grind American ginseng into a fine powder, directly spoon 0.5-1 grams, and take it with warm water. For those who are not accustomed to the bitter flavor of American ginseng, the powder can also be filled into capsules and swallowed (the capsules must be of high quality).

Brewing water: put the slices of American ginseng into a cup of water, add boiling water and steep for about 10 minutes, then drink it as tea, which can be repeated for many times until the water has no ginseng flavor.

But it should be noted that, if you drink water, as with tea, do not drink overnight, drink all of it the same night, and chew the American ginseng tablets. Some poor quality American ginseng will have a rancid odor if soaked overnight.

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Precautions:

As with ginseng, you must be careful to avoid eating radish when taking American ginseng. In the traditional theory of Chinese medicine, the two are afraid of each other, that is, the effect of American ginseng will be reduced or eliminated by radish.

In addition, because of the cold nature of American ginseng, people who are cold and afraid of cold, have a slow heartbeat, have loose stools, and have a white and slippery tongue should be cautious of taking American ginseng.

Generally speaking, American ginseng tea is suitable for the elderly who are old and weak from long illnesses, as well as those who are susceptible to wind-cold, cold and flu. Young and strong people and those who are prone to anger and temper are not suitable for drinking it because of excessive qi and blood.

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