Generally speaking, without contraindications, taking ginseng in moderation will not cause insomnia, but may lead to insomnia if taken in excess.
Ginseng is slightly warm in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in taste, with the effects of tonifying the spleen and lungs (tonifying the spleen and lungs), tonifying the vital energy (replenishing the root qi of the human body), generating fluids, tranquilizing the spirit and benefiting the intellect (stabilizing the mind and promoting intellectual development).
This product is often used in the clinic for the treatment of qi deficiency, pulse weakness, spleen qi deficiency, middle qi subsidence (deficiency of spleen and stomach qi, with the appearance of organs falling down, etc.), lung deficiency, wheezing and coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue, thirst, insomnia and forgetfulness, palpitation (heartbeat accelerated, often accompanied by panic), palpitations (heartbeat intense, panic and restlessness), blood deficiency, atrophy, impotence and coldness of uterus.
Prolonged use of ginseng or ginseng preparations may cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea, rash, insomnia, nervousness, elevated blood pressure, headache, palpitations. Note that it is prohibited for those who are allergic to the product, allergic persons should be cautious, and it is prohibited for those who have solid evidence, heat evidence and those who have internalized dampness-heat and are not deficient in positive qi.
Insomnia is a western medicine disease, belongs to the category of Chinese medicine “insomnia”, treatment to adjust the yin and yang, tranquilize the spirit to help sleep. If insomnia is caused by deficiency of qi, ginseng can be taken in moderation to improve the symptoms. If it is taken in excess, it may generate heat and fire, which may affect sleep.
Specific medication should be chosen based on the condition of the patient after evaluation by a medical professional, and should not be used blindly on one’s own. If you have insomnia symptoms, please consult a doctor as soon as possible to identify the cause of the disease and standardize the treatment.