If there is thirst and shortness of breath due to deficiency of qi and yin in summer, it is possible to eat pigeon stewed with American ginseng.
Pigeon contains fat, protein, a variety of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc., which can provide energy for the body. According to “Chinese Medicine Nutrition”, pigeon meat has the effect of nourishing kidney and benefiting qi, dispelling wind and detoxification, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and it can be used for the treatment of thirst and excessive drinking due to deficiency of yin, and shortness of breath and fatigue.
American ginseng is sweet, slightly bitter, cool in nature, belongs to the heart, lung and kidney meridians, has the medicinal effect of clearing heat and nourishing yin, replenishing qi and generating fluids, and can be used to treat qi and yin deficiencies, tiredness and fatigue, heartburn and thirst, heat and sweating, coughing up phlegm with blood and other evidence. Xiyangzhi should not be used with veratrum.
If the above indications exist, it is possible to eat pigeon stewed with American ginseng under the guidance of a physician, not limited to summer, but it is not recommended to consume too much of it, which will cause a burden on the stomach and intestines. However, its medicinal value is limited, and when the discomfort persists without relief, medical attention should be sought.