Can I eat American ginseng in summer? How to eat tonic for good effect

American ginseng is American ginseng, which is the best of all tonics. It is mainly used to treat restlessness, insomnia, forgetfulness, loss of spirit and appetite, chronic bronchitis and neurasthenia. It is also suitable for consumption in summer. Let’s take a look at American ginseng medicinal foods suitable for summer.

1. American ginseng porridge: 3 grams of American ginseng, 10 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 6 grams of Lophatherum gracile, and 30 grams of rice. First, boil Ophiopogon japonicus and Lophatherum gracile in water, remove the residue and take the juice, add in rice to cook porridge. When the porridge is almost done, add in American ginseng and cook together.

This porridge has the effects of nourishing qi and yin, clearing away heat and harmonizing the stomach. It is used to treat irritability, dry mouth, shortness of breath and fatigue caused by insufficient qi and yin.

2. American ginseng and longan drink: 3 grams of American ginseng slices, 30 grams of longan pulp, and 5 grams of rock sugar. Put the three ingredients into a steaming bowl, add appropriate amount of water, steam for 2 hours until it becomes a thin paste, then remove from the heat and prepare to drink.

This drink has the effects of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, nourishing yin and calming the mind. It is used for symptoms such as palpitations, insomnia, frequent dreams, forgetfulness, brain deterioration, and pale face and lips caused by deficiency of both qi and yin, and insufficiency of the heart and spleen.

3. Stewed turtle with American ginseng and wolfberry: 60 grams of turtle, 10 grams of American ginseng, 15 grams of wolfberry, 3 red dates (pitted), and 1 slice of ginger. Wash the turtle, cut it open and remove the impurities. Wash other ingredients as well. Put all ingredients in a stew pot, add appropriate amount of boiling water, cover the stew pot, simmer over low heat for 2 hours, season and serve.

This meal has the effects of replenishing Qi, nourishing Yin, promoting body fluid, lowering blood lipids and blood sugar. It is used for people with diabetes and hyperlipidemia who have insufficient Qi and Yin, with symptoms such as lack of energy, low voice, dry mouth, fatigue, or irritability and insomnia.

4. American ginseng and walnut soup: 15 grams of American ginseng, 5 walnut kernels, and 2 slices of ginger. First, grind American ginseng into coarse powder, crush walnut kernels, boil them together with 250 ml of water, and swallow them frequently before going to bed.

This soup has the effect of nourishing the lungs and kidneys, absorbing qi and calming asthma. It is used for people with lung and kidney qi deficiency, who cannot absorb qi and return to its original place, causing shortness of breath, or even inability to lie flat. This product is particularly suitable for elderly people with asthma due to deficiency of both lung and kidney qi and yin.

5. Fulu wine: 50 grams of American ginseng, 150 grams of Morinda officinalis, 200 grams of Chinese yam, and 3500 milliliters of rice wine. Crush the above medicinal materials into coarse powder, put them into a cloth bag and put them into a bottle, add rice wine and soak them for 1 day in summer and 5 days in winter, take twice a day, 10 ml each time. This wine has the effect of nourishing yin and strengthening yang, and is mainly used to treat impotence, weak qi, sexual dysfunction, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, etc.