Whether one can take red ginseng when having menstruation generally depends on one’s physique, if one has insufficient qi and blood, those who have insufficient menstrual blood can take red ginseng under the guidance of doctor, but those who have normal menstruation as well as those who have heavy menstruation are not recommended to take red ginseng.
Red ginseng is the dried root and rhizome of the cultivated ginseng of the family Wujiaceae after steaming. It is slightly warm in nature, and its effects are to replenish the vital energy, to benefit the qi to take in blood (preventing bleeding by replenishing the qi), and to restore the normal pulse to prevent and control the symptoms of deficient bleeding. It is suitable for those who are deficient in qi and blood and those who are suffering from deficient menstruation and menstruation.
People with insufficient qi and blood and insufficient menstrual blood can take red ginseng under doctor’s guidance, which can play a certain role in regulating; however, people with normal menstruation as well as those with heavy menstruation are not recommended to take red ginseng, which may lead to increase in menstruation, prolongation of menstruation or even dripping of blood.
If you feel unwell, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and do not use medicine blindly. It should be noted that red ginseng should not be used together with quinoa and Wu Ling Zhi.