Will eating ginseng raise your blood pressure?

Generally, taking ginseng correctly will not lead to elevated blood pressure, but long-term use of ginseng in large quantities may have the adverse effect of elevated blood pressure. Ginseng has the effects of tonifying vital energy, tonifying the spleen and lungs, generating body fluid, and calming the mind and benefiting the intellect. It is mainly used for treating qi deficiency, spleen qi deficiency, middle qi subsidence (deficiency of spleen and stomach qi, with manifestations such as falling of internal organs), deficiency of heat and thirst, insomnia and forgetfulness, impotence and coldness of the uterus, and palpitation of the heart. It is forbidden to be taken by those who have solid symptoms, hot symptoms, internal heat and dampness without deficiency of positive qi, and should not be used alone for a long period of time by those who have deficiency of yin and internal heat and abdominal distension and fullness. Ginseng should not be used at the same time with Chinese medicines such as quinoa and wulingzhi. In addition, long-term consumption of ginseng may cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea, depression, skin rash, insomnia, and elevated blood pressure. If you feel unwell, it is recommended that you seek medical advice promptly. If you need to use medication, you should go through the doctor’s diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.