The effects of ginseng are to replenish vital energy, restore normal pulse, prevent and control deficiencies, tonify the spleen, benefit the lungs, promote the production of fluids, and tranquilize the mind. It is used in treating deficiency, cold limbs and weak pulse, deficiency of spleen with little food, deficiency of lung with asthma and cough, deficiency of fluid and thirst, deficiency after prolonged illness, palpitation and insomnia, etc. It is also used in treating the symptoms of deficiency. Ginseng is warm and dry in nature, which may lead to side effects such as fire and blockage of qi.
When ginseng is used for symptoms of qi deficiency, spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the day, aggravated by the slightest movement of sweat), and fine pulse, it can be used alone, and the juice can be taken orally in a concentrated decoction. Ginseng is often used in conjunction with Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Poria, and Glycyrrhiza Uralensis for the treatment of deficiency of the lungs, shortness of breath and weakness, as well as deficiency of the lungs and kidneys, and wheezing when moving, often used in conjunction with Fructus Schisandrae chinensis.
In the use of ginseng, must be under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner medication, for ginseng, any Yin deficiency fire, all the fire and internal solid evidence are contraindicated, taking ginseng should also be prohibited to eat radish.