Can men with kidney yin deficiency eat American ginseng?

Speaking of American ginseng, I believe many people are familiar with it. It is a good tonic herb suitable for people with weak constitutions, such as the elderly. Although American ginseng has a very good tonic effect, is it suitable for patients with kidney yin deficiency? Can men with kidney yin deficiency eat American ginseng? What are the contraindications? Let's take a look at the introduction of this article below, I hope it will be helpful to you.

The medicinal properties of American ginseng are similar to those of ginseng, but they are not the same. Ginseng raises qi and helps fire, while American ginseng nourishes yin and reduces fire. Therefore, it is most suitable for cough and shortness of breath due to insufficient lung yin, dry throat and thirst due to dry stomach and fluid damage. In daily life, if you feel weak and dry fire, sore throat and loss of voice, poor appetite (poor appetite) and fatigue, and excessive smoking and drinking, especially in summer, it is the most suitable to treat children's weak heat, irritability, and loss of appetite.

If you have kidney deficiency, you can use American ginseng to cook black chicken soup, which is beneficial for replenishing qi, promoting blood circulation, nourishing yin and improving complexion.

1. One black chicken, about 500 grams, 2. A little American ginseng, 50 grams, 3. Red dates, 4-5 pieces, 4. Longan pulp, 2 pieces, 5. Ginger slices, 2 pieces, 6. Wolfberries 10-20 pieces

practice

1. Utensils required: Wash the earthenware pot, put enough water to cover the black chicken, boil it, put one black chicken in and continue boiling, pour out the water and remove the fishy smell;

2. Replace with fresh water, add black chicken, American ginseng, red dates, longan pulp, ginger slices, and wolfberry, cook over high heat for 1 hour, and simmer for 1 hour, and a delicious American ginseng black chicken soup is ready!

Precautions for taking American ginseng

1. Do not drink tea: Because tea contains a large amount of tannic acid, it will destroy the active ingredients in American ginseng. You must wait 2 to 3 days after taking American ginseng before drinking tea.

2. Don't eat radish.

3. It is best not to take American ginseng lozenges with strong tea or coffee to avoid reducing the efficacy; be sure to drink plenty of water; do not take it at the same time with other medicines. In addition, some people with cold and damp stomachs should not take it.

The above is an introduction to whether you can eat American ginseng if you have kidney yin deficiency. Although American ginseng is an excellent tonic herb, you should also have a detailed understanding of its contraindications before eating it. If you suffer from kidney yin deficiency, you should actively regulate it and strive to recover as soon as possible, so as to better maintain your health.