The efficacy and effects of ginseng

Ginseng is a member of the heart and lung meridians, and is a great tonic for the vital energy, tonifies the spleen, benefits the lungs, and calms the mind. It can be used whenever there is heavy bleeding, extreme weakness and pallor due to heavy sweating, vomiting or diarrhea, but ginseng is thin in strength and needs to be used in large doses. Irregular diet and excessive fatigue often lead to weak spleen qi. Ginseng can nourish the qi of the spleen and stomach. Any weakness, loss of appetite and abdominal distension caused by weak spleen qi can be used together with Atractylodes macrocephala and Houpao to make water or soup. Chronic lung disease that is not cured for a long time will lead to cough, low voice and shortness of breath, ginseng beard can be used as a ginseng substitute. It is also used for Qi and Yin deficiency and thirst, and can be combined with gypsum and Zhi Mu. Ginseng can also benefit qi and promote yang, for impotence and coldness in the uterus, it can be taken with Eucommia Ulmoides powdered.