Regarding ginseng, 95% of people are deceived

"Ginseng is really a good thing. I have a nosebleed as soon as I eat it. It seems that it is a tonic." I heard a friend say this yesterday and I really wanted to complain. . .

Regarding ginseng, it is really not what most people think. Come, let me reveal the secret to you~!

About Ginseng

First of all, it is true that many people have nosebleeds after eating ginseng, but if you think that ginseng is a hot medicine, then you have been deceived by the illusion.

"Shennong's Herbal Classic" points out that ginseng has a sweet taste, is slightly cold, and is non-toxic. It can nourish the five internal organs, calm the mind, stabilize the soul, stop panic, eliminate evil spirits, improve eyesight, open up the heart and improve intelligence. Long-term consumption can make you lighter and prolong your life.

Chen Xiuyuan, a famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty, commented: The main property of ginseng is to "replenish the five internal organs". All mental unrest, restlessness, palpitations, blurred vision, and mental deficiency are caused by insufficient Yin and hyperactivity of Yang. The sweet and cold taste of ginseng can help the five internal organs, which can "calm the mind, calm the soul, stop panic, eliminate evil spirits, improve eyesight, open up the heart and improve intelligence."

Why does eating too much ginseng cause nosebleeds?

Ginseng is not actually hot in nature, but why does eating too much cause nosebleeds? This has to start with the real effect of ginseng.

In fact, ginseng mainly plays a dispatching role. It mainly gathers the qi and blood scattered in the periphery into the abdominal cavity, just like dispatching more manpower to enable the spleen and stomach to participate in the process of digestion and absorption. When the spleen and stomach have more qi and blood to participate in digestion and absorption, it is like improving productivity. It can produce more qi and blood, and convert more water and grain essence for the body to use.

The reason why eating ginseng alone causes mouth sores and nosebleeds. The real reason is that these people have very insufficient body fluid. After eating ginseng alone, the qi and blood outside the body are drawn back to the spleen and stomach to participate in digestion and absorption, resulting in insufficient body fluid around the nasal cavity and lips, and the virtual heat disturbing the local area, which is very fragile and will cause nosebleeds.

Application of Ginseng in Classical Chinese Medicine Prescriptions

Now that we know the nature and flavor of ginseng and understand its effects, how can we make good use of it?

The application of ginseng in traditional Chinese medicine is reflected in Lizhong Pills, which is the idea of ​​"Lizhong".

To solve the problem with the Li Zhong philosophy, the prerequisite is that the body fluids involved in digestion and absorption are insufficient, and it is necessary to transfer body fluids from other parts of the body to participate in digestion and absorption. This process is where ginseng plays a role.

The traditional Chinese medicine prescription "Li Zhong Wan" is composed of dried ginger, ginseng, roasted licorice and Atractylodes macrocephala. The dried ginger can counteract the coldness of ginseng. At the same time, it can also truly realize the function of the spleen in transporting and transforming.

Specifically in clinical practice, the dosage of Xiaodao Jingfang strictly follows the original dosage of Treatise on Febrile Diseases, and is adjusted during clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment. Generally, red ginseng is often used instead of ginseng in clinical practice. Red ginseng is processed ginseng and is warmer in nature. Diabetic patients can use red ginseng more frequently according to their actual situation, but it should be noted that the dosage of red ginseng should not be too large for patients with extremely insufficient body fluid, especially anemia. If a large amount of body fluid is absorbed into the abdominal cavity all at once, it is easy to cause problems such as palpitations.

How to Use Ginseng in Daily Life

Whether you are making ginseng tea or stewing soup, you can add warm ingredients such as ginger, cinnamon, and amomum to prevent coldness from damaging the spleen and stomach. It is best to use red ginseng instead of ginseng.

If you want to restore the spleen and stomach functions, we recommend the medicated food - ginseng, wolfberry and jujube soup.

Ingredients: Red ginseng, astragalus, jujube, wolfberry, raw malt

Effect: Strengthen the spleen, replenish qi and blood

Autumn and winter are here, and the body's yang energy is withdrawn. It is a good time to restore the spleen and stomach functions.