High blood pressure belongs to the category of “dizziness” and “headache” in Chinese medicine, and taking American ginseng will not increase blood pressure. American ginseng is a kind of Chinese medicine, it is sweet, slightly bitter and cool in nature, and belongs to lung, heart, kidney and spleen meridians. Its effects include replenishing qi and nourishing yin (tonifying vital energy and nourishing yin and fluids), clearing heat and generating fluids, so it can be used to treat qi and yin deficiency, lung qi deficiency and lung yin deficiency, and to treat deficiency of qi and fluids in febrile illnesses, and thirst, as well as treating thirst. From the above, it can be seen that American ginseng does not have the effect of elevating blood pressure. The adverse effects of American ginseng are not known. It should not be used with quassia. It is contraindicated in cases of deficiency of middle yang, obstruction of cold and dampness, and depression of qi and fire, etc. It is also contraindicated in cases of solid and fire depression. If there is a need for medication, it should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be used blindly by oneself to avoid adverse effects.