It is not possible to drink American ginseng when you have a cold. American ginseng has the effect of enhancing immunity and is a very good herb for replenishing the body, but it is not possible to eat tonic Chinese medicine during a cold, which can easily aggravate the situation during a cold. Many people take cold medicine during the cold, most of the cold medicines are Chinese medicines, the side effects are relatively less, but there are contraindications during the medicine, generally can not take tonic Chinese medicine at the same time, it is best not to drink American ginseng during the cold. You can drink fresh fruit juice, rich in vitamin C, which can help the body to enhance resistance to foreign cold viruses or bacteria, thus promoting the recovery from the cold. If the symptoms are more serious, you can choose the right cold medicine for treatment according to the specific situation.