Can people with high blood pressure drink American ginseng?

After suffering from high blood pressure, many people's physical constitution is not very good, and they will suffer from insufficient Qi and blood due to high blood lipids. So at this time, everyone needs to pay attention to their daily diet and try not to consume drinks or tonic foods indiscriminately. For high blood pressure, you can drink some American ginseng appropriately. It will not affect the body and can also avoid some problems.

American ginseng should not be taken randomly. Although American ginseng has its unique features in treating diseases and improving health, it also has its contraindications. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that people with insufficient yang energy or cold and dampness in the stomach should not take it. For example, people with pale complexion, fear of cold, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and bloating, as well as men with impotence, premature ejaculation, and spermatorrhea; women with dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and excessive vaginal discharge should not take American ginseng. In addition, children with developmental delay and indigestion should not take American ginseng. It is even more inappropriate for patients with colds, coughs, or acute infections to take American ginseng.

For some patients with hypertension, their blood pressure usually returns to normal levels, but suddenly rises one day. It turned out that the patient had taken American ginseng in order to "replenish" his body, which caused his blood pressure to rise. As soon as they stopped taking the medicine, their blood pressure immediately returned to normal. Therefore, patients with hypertension should be cautious when taking American ginseng. They must wait until their blood pressure is stable before taking American ginseng, and they can only take it for a long time and in small amounts. Because American ginseng has a two-way regulating effect on blood pressure: long-term, small-dose use can dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure; excessive use will instead cause high blood pressure and aggravate the condition. Regarding this point, patients with hypertension must be aware of it to avoid taking the wrong medicine. By the way, I would like to introduce several ways of taking American ginseng for your reference.

Method of taking: Grind the American ginseng into fine powder, put it in a cup, or add a small amount of honey, and take it with boiling water. It is best to take it on an empty stomach so that it can be absorbed as quickly as possible.

The method of dissolving in the mouth: Steam the American ginseng in a pot for a while. After it softens, cut it into thin slices with a knife. Take 2 slices each morning and evening, put them in your mouth, and slowly dissolve them.

Cooking method: Cut the American ginseng into slices, take 3 grams every morning and put it into a pot, add appropriate amount of water, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Take the ginseng soup and ginseng slices together on an empty stomach.

Ginseng and Jujube Soup: Take 3 to 5 slices of American ginseng, 4 jujubes, add appropriate amount of water, and stew them into ginseng and jujube soup. It is best to take it on an empty stomach in the morning or before going to bed at night for better results.