Ginseng is a widely used Chinese medicinal herb, not only for its tonic properties, but also for its variety of cooking and consumption methods. Below, I will introduce you to the correct way to eat ginseng, so that you can enjoy the food while also reaping the health benefits.
Ginseng, also known as ginseng, goblin, human lamp, ghost cover, sacred grass, yellow ginseng, etc., is warm, sweet and slightly bitter. As a nourishing and strong Chinese herbal medicine, ginseng has many effects, including: nourishing vitality, nourishing the spleen and lungs, nourishing the blood, calming the nerves and intellect, and prolonging life. Among them, ginseng is suitable for patients with serious illness and long-term illness; American ginseng has the effect of nourishing qi and nourishing yin, clearing fire and rejuvenating Jin; Codonopsis is a flat supplement, suitable for lung qi deficiency, middle qi deficiency, qi and blood deficiency, etc.
So, how should ginseng be eaten? In fact, ginseng can be eaten in a variety of ways, and different cooking methods and ways of eating it will produce different effects. Below, I will introduce you to a few correct ways to eat ginseng:
Cut the ginseng into thin slices, put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring it to a simmer, switch to low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes, then turn off the heat. Then, pour the boiled ginseng water into a cup and it is ready to drink. It is recommended to drink 1-200 ml 1-2 times a day.
Cut the ginseng into thin slices, put it in a cup, add an appropriate amount of boiling water, and soak for 10-15 minutes before drinking. It can be brewed repeatedly until there is no taste. It is recommended to drink 1-200 ml 1-2 times a day.
Cut the ginseng into thin slices, put it in wine, and soak it for a while before drinking. The right amount of rock sugar or honey can be added according to personal taste. It is recommended to drink 1-200 ml 1-2 times a day.
The ginseng is cut into thin slices and cooked with glutinous rice to make porridge, which is ready to eat when cooked. The right amount of rock sugar or honey can be added according to personal taste. It is recommended to drink 1-200 ml 1-2 times a day.
Thinly sliced ginseng is simmered in soup with chicken, duck or pork ribs, and served when cooked. The right amount of salt or MSG can be added according to personal taste. It is recommended to drink 1-200 ml 1-2 times a day.
It should be noted that although ginseng is a nourishing and strong Chinese herbal medicine, it is not suitable for everyone to consume ginseng. Here are some situations where ginseng should not be consumed:
1.Pregnant women: Ginseng contains some ingredients that may have adverse effects on both the pregnant woman and the fetus.
2.Lactating women: Ginseng contains some ingredients that may be passed on to the baby through breast milk, causing adverse effects on the baby's health.
3.Children: Children are in the stage of growth and development, and it is not recommended to consume large amounts of ginseng.
4.People with damp and hot constitution: Ginseng is a warm medicinal material, which may aggravate the uncomfortable symptoms of people with damp and hot constitution.
5.People with allergies: Ginseng contains some ingredients that may cause allergic reactions.