Ginseng is also called Bei Zhi Ginseng, i.e. red ginseng, which has the function of tonifying vital energy, generating fluid to quench thirst, and tranquilizing the heart and mind, and can be used to treat palpitations, insomnia, and body weakness.
Ginseng is the root of ginseng with rhizome in the family of Ginkgoaceae, which is processed and steamed. It has the effects of replenishing vital energy, nourishing and strengthening, generating fluids and quenching thirst, tranquilizing the mind and benefiting the intellect, etc. It is suitable for the treatment of palpitating insomniacs, physically weak people, heart failure, cardiogenic shock and other diseases.
Ginseng is usually taken internally, such as stewing, chewing, grinding, brewing tea or making wine. However, it is not suitable for people with cold and fever, insomnia and irritability. In addition, American ginseng is fearful of wulin, anti-veratrum, and forbidden to be eaten with radish.
Goryeo ginseng and red ginseng are actually made of ginseng and water ginseng, only that goryeo ginseng is water ginseng produced in Changbai mountainous area of Korean Peninsula, while Chinese red ginseng is water ginseng produced in Northeast China, and there is no essential difference between goryeo ginseng and red ginseng in terms of composition.
It is recommended to take it after diagnosis by professional Chinese medicine doctors, please do not take medicine by yourself to avoid adverse consequences.