American ginseng is a traditional Chinese medicine that is also widely used in modern medicine. In the eyes of some people, American ginseng seems to be a good tonic that can boost immunity, improve fatigue, and even be used for some diseases. However, we must note that American ginseng is not a panacea and cannot be eaten casually. Here are 4 taboos we should keep in mind.
American ginseng is a traditional Chinese medicine, but it cannot be eaten with some foods, otherwise it may affect its efficacy. One of the most important is that American ginseng should not be eaten with foods such as strong tea, radish, quinoa, etc. These foods can reduce the effectiveness of American ginseng and may even cause adverse reactions. Therefore, while taking American ginseng, it is important to take care to avoid eating with these foods.
Iron contains iron ions, and simmering with American ginseng may cause a chemical reaction that causes the active ingredients in American ginseng to become ineffective. Therefore, when simmering American ginseng, be sure to avoid using iron.
American ginseng is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, although it can improve immunity to a certain extent, but pregnant women and infants have special constitutions and should not be consumed. In addition, the digestive system of pregnant women and infants is not yet fully developed, and if American ginseng is consumed, it may affect its digestion and absorption, and even lead to adverse reactions. Therefore, pregnant women and infants should not consume American ginseng.
Although American ginseng has the effects of nourishing lung yin, anti-fatigue, lowering lipids and sugar, it is best to avoid it for people with spleen and stomach deficiency, cold, cough and wet phlegm. These people have a weak constitution and may cause aggravation if American ginseng is consumed.
Therefore, before eating American ginseng, you must understand your own physique, and if you belong to the people with spleen and stomach deficiency or cold or cold, cough and wet phlegm, it is best to avoid it.
Summary: Although American ginseng is a traditional Chinese medicine with a variety of benefits, it is not a panacea and cannot be eaten casually. We need to keep the above 4 taboos in mind to ensure our health.
When using American ginseng, it is best to do it under the guidance of a doctor, and pay attention to the correct way to use it, such as the containment method, the tea brewing method, the stewing method, the powder method, and the medicinal diet method. In addition, we also need to pay attention to our physique and choose tonic products that are suitable for us to achieve the best health effect.