Ginseng, also known as the "king of herbs", is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine as a commonly used tonic medicine. Ginseng can be stewed with other foods, such as ginseng pig's trotter soup, ginseng pigeon, ginseng chicken, etc., which has the functions of nourishing righteous qi, replenishing qi and blood, prolonging life, and enhancing immunity.
However, it should be noted that too much ginseng may cause headaches, insomnia, blood pressure changes, etc., and some people should not consume ginseng.
First of all, ginseng should not be consumed at night. Ginseng contains an ingredient called ginsenosides, which irritate the central nervous system and cause insomnia. Therefore, if you consume ginseng at night, it may cause insomnia and affect the quality of sleep.
Secondly, ginseng should not be taken with tea. Ginseng and tea polyphenols in tea can have a chemical reaction that affects the efficacy of ginseng. In addition, the caffeine in tea can also have a bad effect on ginseng. Therefore, while consuming ginseng, it is best to avoid drinking tea at the same time.
Third, ginseng should not be taken with radish. Radish is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, and eating it with ginseng will destroy the nutrients in the ginseng and reduce the nutritional value of the ginseng. Therefore, when consuming ginseng, it is best to avoid consuming radishes at the same time.
Fourth, ginseng should not be eaten with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber and carotene, and eating them with ginseng will reduce the nutritional value of ginseng. In addition, the dietary fiber in sweet potatoes can also have adverse reactions with ginseng, affecting the absorption of ginseng. Therefore, when consuming ginseng, it is best to avoid consuming sweet potatoes at the same time.
Fifth, ginseng is not suitable for pregnant women, infants, and children. Ginseng has the effect of greatly replenishing vitality, invigorating the spleen, benefiting the lungs, calming the nerves and intellect, strengthening the righteousness and dispelling evil, and if pregnant women, infants and children consume ginseng, it may cause adverse effects on the body.
Especially in pregnant women, ginseng may cause miscarriage. In addition, ginseng may also cause problems such as precocious puberty in children. Therefore, it is best to avoid the consumption of ginseng for people such as pregnant women, infants, and children.
To sum up, although ginseng is a nutritious medicine, you need to pay attention to the right way when consuming it. When consuming ginseng, it is best not to consume it at night and not at the same time as foods such as tea, radish, sweet potato, etc. For people such as pregnant women, infants, and children, it is best not to consume ginseng.
When consuming ginseng, it is best to consult a doctor or TCM practitioner to ensure safety and effectiveness. At the same time, it is necessary to improve the bad living situation in daily life and pay attention to keeping the body warm.
Finally, ginseng, as a traditional Chinese medicine, should be used rationally following the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine. At the same time, we should respect the intellectual property rights of traditional Chinese medicine, do not blindly follow the trend of using ginseng supplements, and do not overuse or use it improperly to cause harm.