Many people do not know about American ginseng and American ginseng, general people hear these two medicinal herbs may feel that they are two similar things, and some people say that American ginseng and American ginseng is the same thing, just called different, of course, we usually eat directly to the tonic is directly become the American ginseng, that American ginseng and American ginseng is the same? What is the difference between American ginseng and American ginseng?

1, American ginseng American ginseng is the same

It is the same.

The American ginseng and American ginseng is a variety, American ginseng alias American ginseng, because American ginseng originated from the United States and Canada, the United States of America, the old name of the country, so American ginseng is also named. The two are the same thing, there is no difference, just have a different name.

2, the efficacy of American ginseng

American ginseng has the effect of strengthening immunity, cardiac, anti-arrhythmia, anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-shock, sedation, anti-convulsions, anti-fatigue, improve memory, liver protection, anti-stress, lowering the role of blood lipids, suitable for the use of qi and yin deficiency, yin deficiency and fire, dry throat and mouth early, heat and tiredness and other symptoms of the person who consume.

3, how to pick American ginseng

Real: American ginseng to strip uniform, hard, light, the surface of the transverse lines of the compact, gas fragrance, flavor is good.

Imitation: If it is planted in the wild forest environment, the shape is thick and short, called "bubble grain", and the quality is better, while the garden planting varieties, the shape is often thin, called "long branch", and the quality is worse.

Imported American ginseng: if you buy imported American ginseng, you should choose the main root is round or fusiform, the surface is light yellow or yellowish-white, the skin texture is delicate, with a raised transverse long lenticels, the texture is full of strong American ginseng is good.

Domestic American ginseng: pick long cylindrical, thick branches, stove head larger ginseng is better, greasy domestic American ginseng surface smooth, black color, longitudinal lines obvious, light texture, less cracked slits.

4, tips

American ginseng is easy to moisture, oil, mold, discoloration, insect moths, etc., on the already dry American ginseng, should be sealed in a plastic bag to isolate the air, placed in a cool place to keep, but also can be wrapped in a plastic bag to tie the bag tightly and placed in the refrigerator freezer, can be stored for a longer period of time.

5. How to take American ginseng

1. Steaming method: Research American ginseng into fine powder, each time with an egg mixed with 5 grams of American ginseng powder, steamed and taken.

2. Containing method: put the skinless American ginseng in the rice cooker to steam for a while to make it soften, then cut the ginseng into thin slices with a knife, put it in a glass bottle, and then put it in a glass bottle, and then put a piece of ginseng in the mouth at a time, and then put it into the mouth before breakfast and after dinner, and then chew it finely.

3. Punch powder method: research American ginseng into a fine powder is called American ginseng powder, take 5 grams, wrapped in gauze or filter paper, placed in a cup, rushed into boiling water, cover it with a lid and drink it in about 5 minutes, and can be repeated several times until it is tasteless.