【Ingredients】American ginseng
【Place of Origin】Jilin
【Functions and Indications】DTonifying Qi and nourishing Yin, clearing heat and promoting the production of body fluid. Used for deficiency of qi and yin, deficiency of heat and tiredness, coughing and wheezing, phlegm and blood, internal heat and thirst, dry mouth and throat.
Name: Panax Quinquefolius L.
Source: The dried root of Panax quinquefolius L., family Wujiaceae, is sliced and processed.
Attributes: Sweet, slightly bitter, cool in nature. Attributes to heart, lung and kidney meridians.
Main Ingredients and Effects
Radix Panax Ginseng contains a variety of active ingredients, such as ginsenosides, volatile oil, amino acids, trace elements, etc. These ingredients give it a variety of pharmacological effects:
1. Replenishing qi and nourishing yin: American ginseng tablets can replenish the qi and blood needed by the body and nourish yin fluid at the same time, which has good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as fatigue, palpitation and shortness of breath caused by deficiency of qi and yin.
2. Clearing heat and generating fluids: Its cool nature can clear heat and quench summer heat, generate fluids and quench thirst, which is effective in treating symptoms such as internal heat and thirst, dry mouth and dry throat.
3. Enhance immunity: the active ingredients in American ginseng tablets can enhance the immune function of the body, improve the body's resistance, for the prevention of colds, coughs and other diseases have a certain effect.
4. Anti-fatigue: It also has anti-fatigue effect, which can improve the fatigue state of human body, improve work efficiency and quality of life.
Usage and Dosage
Usage: American ginseng can be taken internally by decoction, contained, in water or as tea, and can also be used externally.
Decoction for internal use: Grind American ginseng into fine powder, wrap it with gauze, put it into a casserole and boil it with water for 5~10 minutes, remove the dregs and take the juice.
Contained: Put the tablets of American ginseng directly into the mouth and take it with the help of heat, so that the medicine can be directly applied to the throat.
Drinking with water: Grind American ginseng into fine powder and drink it with plain water.
Drinking with tea: decoct American ginseng with Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng, Radix et Rhizoma Ophiopogonis, Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng and other traditional Chinese medicines under the guidance of a doctor and drink it with tea.
Topical use: Powder the tablets and apply it on the affected area.
Dosage: The exact dosage should be adjusted according to the patient's condition and doctor's advice. Generally speaking, the dosage is between 3~9g per time.
Precautions
Contraindications: forbidden for those who are allergic to American ginseng, and caution for those with allergies. Radix Panax Ginseng is cold in nature, and should be used with caution in patients with weak spleen and stomach, weakening of the middle yang, loose stools, inability to eat and drink in the stomach, and vomiting of phlegm and salivation.
Drug interactions: Radix Panax Ginseng is not suitable to be used with quassia. If it is needed to be combined with other drugs, please consult a professional doctor or pharmacist first.
Dietary Note: During the period of taking Radix Panax Ginseng Tablets, avoid eating cold, sticky and irritating food, so as not to affect the efficacy of the medicine.
Storage
American ginseng tablets should be stored in a cool and dry place, avoiding moisture and direct sunlight. Meanwhile, its character and expiration date should be checked regularly to ensure the quality of medicine.