Nourishing with Ginseng in Autumn
炎炎夏日过后，终于迎来感受到了秋天的气息。然而，我们身体很容易出现各种各样的小毛病，如我们常说的“秋乏”，神疲倦怠、睡意连绵，哈欠不断；另外，由于秋季天气干燥，很多人会有皮肤干燥、口干舌燥等现象。
After the scorching summer, the atmosphere of autumn is finally ushered in. However, our body is prone to various small problems, such as what we often call “autumn fatigue”, mental fatigue, drowsiness, and constant yawning; in addition, due to the dry weather in autumn, many people will have dry skin and mouth. dry tongue etc.
西洋参，又称花旗参，是中医当中一味传统的滋补类药材，一直被认为是一种滋补但不上火的药物，生津润燥、清热化痰，是秋季进补的好药材。那么，花旗参泡水喝具体有什么样的好处? 饮用的时候我们需要注意哪些禁忌呢?
American ginseng is a traditional tonic medicinal material in ㄐTraditional Chinese Medicine. It has always been regarded as a nourishing but not irritating medicine. It produces body fluid, moistens dryness, clears heat, and resolves phlegm. It is a good medicinal material for tonic in autumn. So, what are the specific benefits of drinking American ginseng Tea? What are the taboos we need to pay attention to when drinking it?
花旗参的功效主治
The Efficacy of American Ginseng
花旗参，以根部入药，中医认为其性寒、味甘、微苦，有补气养阴、清火生津的功效，临床上主要适用于阴虚火旺、咳嗽痰血、内热消渴以及口燥咽干等疾病症状的治疗。
The root of American Ginseng is used as medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that it is cold in nature, sweet in taste, slightly bitter, and has the effects of nourishing qi and nourishing yin, clearing fire and promoting fluid. Treatment of symptoms of dry throat and other diseases.
《本草再新》中对于西洋参的功效有所记载：治肺火旺，咳嗽痰多，气虚呵喘，失血，劳伤，固精安神，生产诸虚。
The efficacy of American ginseng is recorded in “Materia Medica Zaixin”: cure lung fire, cough with excessive phlegm, qi deficiency and asthma, blood loss, overwork injury, and benefit for all kinds of deficiency.
花旗参泡水喝的好处
The Benefits of Drinking Ginseng Tea
1.抗疲劳：药理研究显示，花旗参中的皂甙具有增强中枢神经系统功能的作用，因而在消除疲劳、增强记忆力等方面有促进作用。
Anti-fatigue: Pharmacological studies have shown that the saponins in American ginseng have the effect of enhancing the function of the central nervous system, therefore, it has a promoting effect in eliminating fatigue and enhancing memory.
2.护血管：研究表明，西洋参皂甙可扩张血管，促进血液运行，因而在降低血压以及预防动脉硬化等心脑血管疾病方面有一定的好处。
Protect blood vessels: Studies have shown that American ginseng saponins can expand blood vessels and promote blood circulation, so it has certain benefits in lowering blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis.
3.增免疫：花旗参作为滋补类药材，具有促进血清蛋白、骨髓蛋白等营养成分的合成，在提高机体免疫力方面有好处。
Enhance immunity: As a nourishing medicinal material, American ginseng can promote the synthesis of nutrients such as serum protein and bone marrow protein, which is beneficial in improving the immunity of the body.
4.清虚火：花旗参是一类性寒凉的中药材，加上其具有滋阴补气的功效，临床上对于咽干舌燥、口渴少津或是虚热烦倦等疾病症状有改善作用。
Clearing Deficiency Fire: American ginseng is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine with cold and cool nature. In addition, it has the effect of nourishing yin and invigorating qi. It is clinically effective for dry throat, thirst and less fluid, or deficiency and heat fatigue. improvement.
5.抗衰老：花旗参中含有的多糖类成分具有抗氧化作用，可以帮助清除机体的氧化自由基，从而具有延缓衰老的作用。
Anti-aging: The polysaccharides contained in American ginseng have antioxidant effects, which can help to remove oxidative free radicals in the body, thereby delaying aging.
花旗参虽好，但四点禁忌要记牢
4 key points to watch out
1、寒性体质慎用 Usage Caution with Cold Body Constitution
由于花旗参是性寒的中药材，对于本身体质虚寒的人群，应慎用西洋参，以免加重寒性体质，容易出现腹泻或是呕吐等不良症状。
Since American ginseng is a Chinese medicinal material with cold nature, for people with deficient cold, American ginseng should be used with caution, so as not to aggravate the cold constitution and prone to diarrhea or vomiting and other adverse symptoms.
2、泄气食物不吃 Do not Eat Food That Deficiency Qi Energy.
服用花旗参期间，对于某些具有泄气作用的食物应禁忌，这样才能保证花旗参的滋补功效，常见的泄气食物有萝卜、空心菜等;
During the period of taking American ginseng, certain foods that have a effect of deficiency qi, should be contraindicated, so as to ensure the nourishing effect of American ginseng. Common foods are radish, water spinach, etc.
3、浓茶咖啡不饮 Do Not Drink Tea and Coffee
浓茶当中含有鞣酸，服用花旗参期间喝浓茶容易破坏其中的有效成分，咖啡也是如此，所以服用花旗参一般3天后才能喝茶和咖啡。
Strong tea contains tannic acid. Drinking strong tea while taking American ginseng can easily destroy the active ingredients. The same is true for coffee, so you can drink tea and coffee after 3 days of taking American ginseng.
花旗参的食疗方
Cooking with American Ginseng
花旗参瘦肉粥
American Ginseng Lean Pork Porridge
材料：德成行花旗参5g、瘦肉100g、粳米100g
Ingredients: Tak Shing Hong American Ginseng 5g, Lean Meat 100g, Japonica Rice 100g
做法：粳米洗净放入锅中，加入适量清水，猛火煲5分钟，加入瘦肉和花旗参，待煮沸后改文火熬成粥即可。
Steps: Wash the japonica rice and put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, simmer over high heat for 5 minutes, add lean meat and American ginseng, and after boiling, lower the fire and cook into porridge.
功效：补气养阴。
Efficacy: Nourishing qi and nourishing yin energy.
在开始使用任何药物或膳食补充剂之前，请务必咨询医生。
Always consult a physician before you start using any dietary or herbal supplements.
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For medical consultations, T S EMPORIUM has launched an online “TSE Health” column, inviting Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners to regularly provide online consultations, or consulting professional opinions for real cases. For detailed, please follow T S EMPORIUM official account.
