What are the differences between American ginseng and codonopsis?

The nutritional value of Codonopsis pilosula is very high, and the nutritional value of American ginseng is not lower than that of Codonopsis pilosula. American ginseng and Codonopsis pilosula are two common types of ginseng. The shape of Codonopsis pilosula is different from that of American ginseng, and the taste and flavor are different. In addition, American ginseng is a more common ginseng, with a higher nutritional value, and is relatively more suitable for making soup.

First of all, we need to understand the properties of these types of ginseng. Ginseng is relatively hot in nature, while American ginseng is cool in nature, and Codonopsis is neutral in nature. If you have a cold constitution, you can drink ginseng soup appropriately. People with a hot body should choose American ginseng. American ginseng replenishes qi and nourishes yin, clears away heat and promotes fluid production. It is used for deficiency of Qi and Yin, internal heat, cough, asthma, sputum and blood, deficiency heat, fatigue, thirst, dry mouth and throat. It depends on your own physique.

【Effects of Ginseng】

1. Tonify the vital energy: For collapse caused by blood loss or acute or chronic diseases, you can use Du Shen Tang to replenish the qi and consolidate the body; if the yang qi is weak and the limbs are cold, you can use Fuzi to replenish the qi and restore the yang; if the qi and yin are weak, there is excessive sweating and thirst, you can use Ophiopogon japonicus and Schisandra chinensis (Shengmai San) to replenish the qi and nourish the mind. Use Du Shen Tang to rescue acute nephritis combined with severe heart failure, and oral administration has obvious therapeutic effect.

2. Nourishing the spleen and lungs: Ginseng fluid extract is used to treat patients with insufficient gastric acid, achlorhydria gastritis and chronic gastritis. It can increase the acidity of gastric juice and improve the symptoms of loss of appetite and indigestion in most patients. Compound ginseng and red sugar syrup (ginseng leaves, red ginseng leaves, and licorice) has a certain effect in treating chronic bronchitis and cor pulmonale.

3. Soothing the mind and improving intelligence: Ginseng is effective in treating various types of neurasthenia, and can eliminate symptoms such as weight gain, general weakness, headache, insomnia and loss of appetite. It also has a certain therapeutic effect on debilitated conditions. It is effective for autonomic nervous system disorders and impotence. It also has a strengthening effect on patients in the recovery period of internal and external surgery.