Honey soaked American ginseng has the effect of tonifying qi and nourishing yin, tonifying the middle and moistening the dryness. The efficacy of the drug is different from that of the decoction, the specific effects vary from person to person, and the drug should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Honey is flat in nature and sweet in flavor. It can be used in the lung, spleen and large intestine meridians. It has the effect of tonifying the middle and moisturizing the dryness and relieving pain. It is mostly used for the treatment of hypochondriac (abdominal) deficiency pain, lung dryness and dry cough, intestinal dryness and constipation. It is contraindicated for those with phlegm-dampness, fullness and distention in the middle of the body (chest tightness or stomach distension) and dyspepsia (diarrhea or unformed stools).
Radix Panax Ginseng is cool in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in flavor. It belongs to kidney, heart and lung meridians. It has the effect of tonifying qi and nourishing yin, clearing heat and generating fluids. It is often used to treat deficiency of qi and yin, dry throat and mouth. Use with caution for pregnant women. It should not be used with quatrefoil.
The two together have the effect of tonifying qi and nourishing yin, tonifying the middle and moistening dryness, but the effect of soaking is limited, it is recommended to be replaced by decoction to take. Disease treatment should be taken under the guidance of a physician.
The medication should be taken under the guidance of a professional physician, and should not be taken on its own, so as not to cause delay in the condition.