Can I eat American ginseng if I have eczema?

Eczema is a skin disease with various triggering factors. Eczema has allergic factors, and American ginseng can easily induce allergies, so people with eczema must pay attention to their diet. People with eczema should not eat American ginseng as it can easily induce physical discomfort. People with eczema should pay attention to nutritional intake in their diet.

1. American ginseng nourishes qi and yin, clears away heat and promotes the production of body fluids. It improves the body's immunity. American ginseng is used for qi deficiency and yin deficiency, internal heat, cough, asthma, sputum and blood, deficiency heat, fatigue, thirst, dry mouth and throat. American ginseng has the effects of anti-fatigue, anti-oxidation, anti-stress, inhibiting platelet aggregation, and reducing blood coagulation. American ginseng is not good for dampness. If you have exudative eczema, you should not take American ginseng.

2. Babies with eczema cannot eat American ginseng, because the baby is too young and complementary food is added at around 4 months. Infants eat breast milk. The cause of eczema is complex and is often the result of the interaction of internal and external factors. Internal factors such as chronic digestive system diseases, mental stress, insomnia, excessive fatigue, mood changes, endocrine disorders, infections, metabolic disorders, etc., and external factors such as living environment, climate change, food, etc. can all affect the occurrence of eczema. External stimuli such as sunlight, cold, dryness, heat, hot water washing, and various animal furs, plants, cosmetics, soaps, and artificial fibers can all induce it. It is a delayed allergic reaction caused by complex internal and external factors.

3. Eczema patients should supplement their diet with appropriate vitamins and eat more carrots, green leafy vegetables, fruits and other foods rich in vitamins. Avoid eating some irritating foods, such as onions, ginger, garlic, strong tea, coffee, alcohol and other foods that are prone to cause allergies, such as fish, shrimp and other seafood.