Symptoms of ginseng poisoning

Ginseng is a tonic that many people like to eat. However, ginseng is not 100% safe, especially if it is consumed in excess, or if the eater is allergic to ginseng, then ginseng poisoning may occur after eating it. So, what are the symptoms of ginseng poisoning? How to deal with it? More on this below!

1. Symptoms of ginseng poisoning

This season is a good time for nourishing the body. Many people will buy some ginseng for nourishment at this time. However, if you eat too much ginseng, you will get poisoned. Let us learn about the symptoms of ginseng poisoning.

There are many types of ginseng, including white ginseng, red ginseng, Korean ginseng, American ginseng, etc. It has the effects of replenishing vital energy, calming the mind and improving intelligence, benefiting the lungs and spleen, and promoting fluid production and quenching thirst. However, if the tonic is not taken properly, taken for a long time or abused in large quantities, it can also cause poisoning.

Symptoms of mild poisoning include headache, insomnia, irritability, and anger after stopping the drug. Symptoms may gradually disappear. In severe cases, patients may suffer from rapid breathing, bradycardia, convulsions, bleeding from all orifices, and even sudden death.

Once ginseng poisoning occurs, patients often experience symptoms such as dizziness, swelling and pain in the head, thirst, palpitations, restlessness, insomnia, and weight loss.

In severe cases, symptoms may also include pale complexion, convulsions, cramps, rapid breathing, low blood pressure, or bleeding from the mouth and nose.

2. What to do if you are poisoned by ginseng

Ginseng has always been considered a very good tonic that can treat many diseases, but do you know that ginseng can cause poisoning if consumed improperly? Some people have some misunderstandings in this regard, so the following content will explain it in detail.

Induce vomiting or gastric lavage can be performed in the early stage. In home first aid, the patient can be given a large amount of 1% salt solution orally, and then the throat area can be stimulated to induce the patient to vomit the stomach contents to alleviate the symptoms of poisoning;

If necessary, the patient can be given oxygen. If there is no oxygen supply at home, the patient can be quickly lifted to a well-ventilated place and the surroundings kept quiet, which will facilitate rescue and treatment.

Take 120 grams of licorice and 30 grams of brown sugar. Tear up the licorice root, put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and boil it to get the juice. Take it after it is warm. Take 1 dose per day for 3-5 doses in a row.

Take 24 grams of Houttuynia cordata, 18 grams of Rehmannia root, 30 grams of Agrimoniae, 12 grams of Licorice, and 15 grams of Phellodendron chinense. Put all the medicines into a pot, add water and boil until the juice is thick. Take the juice warm, one dose a day for several days.

3. How to prevent ginseng poisoning

There are many types of ginseng, including white ginseng, red ginseng, Korean ginseng, American ginseng, etc. It has the effects of replenishing vital energy, calming the mind and improving intelligence, benefiting the lungs and spleen, and promoting fluid production and quenching thirst. However, if the tonic is not taken properly, taken for a long time or abused in large quantities, it can also cause poisoning.

Symptoms of mild poisoning include headache, insomnia, irritability, and anger after stopping the drug. Symptoms may gradually disappear. In severe cases, patients may suffer from rapid breathing, bradycardia, convulsions, bleeding from all orifices, and even sudden death.

The treatment of ginseng poisoning is as follows:

(1) For those who are severely poisoned, vomiting, gastric lavage and laxatives should be induced immediately.

(2) Folk prescriptions:

① Take an appropriate amount of fresh radish, add appropriate amount of warm water, mash it and squeeze out the juice to drink.

② Take appropriate amount of radish seeds, decoct them in water and drink it.

③20 grams of licorice, decocted in water and taken orally.