When is the best time to eat ginseng?

Ginseng has a very good tonic effect and high nutritional value. Eating some of it regularly can not only improve the body's immunity, but also has good anti-aging and beauty effects. It has a good effect of replenishing qi. When eating ginseng, you must understand the best time to take it. Generally, you can eat it on an empty stomach, and it is best to eat it in the morning. Try not to eat it at night to avoid insomnia.

It is recommended to eat ginseng on an empty stomach in the morning. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is best to take ginseng on an empty stomach after rinsing your mouth in the morning, and then have breakfast after activities. This will facilitate absorption without causing stagnation of gas. Note: It is not advisable to take ginseng at night. Ginseng can promote the body's metabolism and resist aging. Ginseng glycosides have a warming effect on the human body and can replenish the body. However, ginseng has a stimulating effect on the cerebral cortex, and taking ginseng at night can easily lead to insomnia and fullness.

How to take ginseng: 1. Stew it. Cut the ginseng into 2cm thin slices, put it into a porcelain bowl, fill it with water, seal the bowl, place it in a pot and steam it for 4 to 5 hours before serving.

2. Chew. The simplest way to take ginseng is to hold 2 to 3 slices of ginseng in your mouth and chew them slowly. It can stimulate the production of saliva and refresh the mind, and is sweet, cool and delicious.

3. Grind into powder. Grind the ginseng into fine powder and swallow it every day. The dosage depends on personal constitution, generally 1 to 1.5 grams each time.

4. Make tea. Cut the ginseng into thin slices, put it in a bowl or cup, brew it with boiling water, cover it for 5 minutes and then drink it.

5. Soak in wine. The whole ginseng root can be cut into thin slices, put into a bottle, and soaked with 50-60 degree white wine, and taken daily as appropriate.

6. Stewed food. Ginseng is often accompanied by a certain bitter taste when eaten. If ginseng is cooked with lean meat, chicken, fish, etc., the bitterness can be eliminated and the body can be nourished and strengthened.