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What kind of people are suitable for ginseng?

Asked by:Hera

Asked on:Apr 07, 2026 10:40 AM

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  • Linda Linda

    Apr 07, 2026

      Answer: Ginseng is sweet in nature, slightly bitter in taste, and slightly warm. It can greatly replenish vitality, nourish the spleen and lungs, produce body fluids and quench thirst, soothe the mind and improve intelligence. For shortness of breath and fatigue, bloating after meals, frequent dizziness, low blood pressure, it is easy to cold , it is suitable for people with Qi deficiency who are afraid of cold in winter and prone to heat stroke in summer.

      Ginseng is a qi-tonifying medicine. If you don’t have symptoms of qi deficiency, you shouldn’t take it casually. In addition, be sure to pay attention to seasonal changes. Generally speaking, the weather is cooler in autumn and winter, and it is better to eat ; However, it is not suitable to eat when the weather is hot in summer. Avoid eating radishes and various seafood after taking ginseng. After taking ginseng, do not drink tea to avoid damaging the effects of ginseng.

      There are many ways to take ginseng, including the following:

      1. Stew and take: Cut the ginseng into 2 thick slices, put it into a porcelain bowl, fill it with water, seal the mouth of the bowl, put it on the steaming rack in the pot, steam and stew for 4 to 5 hours before taking it.

      2. Chew: Take 2 to 3 pieces of ginseng in your mouth and chew carefully. It is refreshing and refreshing. It is dry and delicious. It is the simplest way to take it.

      3. Powder: Grind ginseng into fine powder and swallow it daily. The general dosage is 1~1.5 grams per serving.

      4. Make tea: Cut the ginseng into thin slices, put it in a bowl or cup, brew it with boiling water, cover it for about five minutes and then drink it. Repeat until the ginseng smell disappears.

      5. Soak in wine: Put the whole ginseng or cut into thin slices into a bottle, soak it in 50~60 degree white wine for 15 days, and take it every day.

      6. Stewed food or side dishes: It can be stewed with lean meat, chicken, fish, etc. It not only nourishes and strengthens the body, but also makes it more delicious.  

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