Gout belongs to the category of “paralysis” in traditional Chinese medicine, and American ginseng does not contain purine, so gout patients can consume it safely. In addition, American ginseng also has the effect of benefiting qi and nourishing yin, clearing heat and generating fluids, and can be used clinically to treat cough and asthma, thirst, constipation and other diseases.
Cough and asthma: American ginseng can be used in combination with maitake and bamboo to treat asthma and cough caused by fire-heat injury to the yin, and it is most suitable for patients who have blood in the sputum or dry cough with little sputum. In addition, American ginseng has the effect of improving immunity.
Thirstiness: American ginseng can treat excessive sweating, heartburn, thirst and other symptoms caused by gas-heat injury to the body, and modern research shows that American ginseng also has a hypoglycemic effect.
Constipation: American ginseng can nourish yin and moisten the intestines, especially suitable for the treatment of defecation caused by intestinal heat and fluid deficiency.
It should be noted that western ginseng is contraindicated in all cases of cold and dampness (cold and dampness blocking the spleen and stomach in the middle of the body), as well as in cases of qi stagnation and fire (stagnation of the qi, which results in fire).
Gout patients can consume American ginseng. However, if you have gout, you should go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying your condition.