What are the effects of ginseng?



Ginseng has the efficacy of benefiting qi and strengthening the spleen (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach), promoting the production of body fluid and moistening the lungs.

Radix Panax Ginseng has the efficacy of benefiting qi and strengthening the spleen, generating fluids and moistening the lungs. It is mainly suitable for the regulation of weak spleen qi (weak spleen qi), qi and yin injuries in the late stage of febrile illnesses, yin deficiency and dryness of the lungs (deficiency of yin in the human body, which leads to lungs dryness and not being able to be nourished), dry cough and little phlegm and other conditions.

It can be used under doctor’s supervision for Yin deficiency with Dendrobium, Salvia miltiorrhiza, etc. For Qi deficiency, it can be used with Astragalus, for Yin deficiency with fire (deficiency of Yin essence in the body, resulting in hyperactive fire), it can be used with Artemisia, Zhimu and other medicines at the same time.

Ginseng and quassia should not be used together at the same time. Although ginseng is a tonic, it is not recommended to take it in large doses and should be used with caution by those who have solid evil but not deficient positive qi.

If you are not feeling well, you should seek medical advice and use Radix Panax Ginseng under the guidance of a doctor, rather than using it on your own to avoid delaying your condition.