“High quality” in Oriental medicine
Ginseng is ranked first among the four precious medicinal herbs of Oriental medicine: Ginseng has the scientific name (Panax ginseng C. A. Mey.) of the ginseng family (Araliaceae). In fact, due to different processing methods, people get different products different ginseng such as red ginseng, white ginseng, great strength ginseng…
Ginseng is listed in Oriental medicine as a “superior product” meaning it has good effects without causing toxicity and is listed in the category of “qi tonic” with great functions: Replenishes vital energy, helps blood, restores concentration, benefits intelligence… Ginseng is used to tonify energy, especially for cases of decreased vital energy in tired people. If we are helpless, we will get sick and children will grow slowly. Enhance physiology and increase recovery ability for all body activities. Prevents and reduces stress of nerve activity to improve endurance in sports activities. Improves blood circulation and stabilizes the cardiovascular system, especially the symptoms of heart palpitations and arrhythmias. Beneficial for cases of tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis and diabetes. Increasing resistance and increasing immunity helps make the working regime more resilient, creating conditions to increase labor productivity. Slowing down the body’s aging process helps the body overcome harsh environmental changes. Actively supports cancer prevention and treatment.
Can also be used as ginseng wine (40g thinly sliced ginseng soaked in 1 liter of 30-35 white wine can be used for 3-4 weeks. Continue soaking a second time with 0 5 liters of wine for another 2-3 weeks) . Days can be used 2 – 3 times 30 -50ml each time. Drink before meals or in the evenings. For children who are thin, slow to grow, weak and have anorexia, they can be used in smaller amounts of 2 – 4 g/day as a suppressant.
Notes when use of ginseng
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Root knob of ginseng root (also known as ginseng lotus). To preserve the active ingredients during processing and to shape the ginseng (like a human head) people kept it. Ginseng lotus does not have a tonic effect but also causes nausea. Therefore, it needs to be cut off before use.
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When talking about ginseng, there is a classic classical advice: “Phuc subdues ginseng kumquat”. In the past, there was a physician who died after giving a patient ginseng . The problem is that this doctor believes that he has not made any mistakes at all! Because before that, he had carefully read a book that clearly stated: “Phuc conquers ginseng…” meaning “drinking ginseng for stomach ache…”. Unfortunately, this doctor did not read the last two words on the next page: “tốc tu” means “will die”.
Today, in fact, many people with “stomach pain” due to hepatitis, gastritis, spastic enteritis, constipation… still use it. ginseng and still healthy. Obviously, there are different understandings of the concept of “blessed union”. Through practical experience, the concept of “phuc truong” in this fatal case refers to the symptoms of abdominal pain belonging to the “cold type” abdominal pain “diarrhea” i.e. abdominal pain diarrhea abdominal bloating… if you use ginseng, it will be life-threatening. Also, people with high blood pressure should not use it. ginseng; People who have insomnia should avoid using ginseng in the afternoon and evening.
According to Prof.Dr. Pham Xuan Sinh
Health & Life
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