When is ginseng effective?

No matter what kind of ginseng and what season, ginseng tonic should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning, with the best effect. Because the main component of ginseng is ginsenoside. Ginsenoside Rh2 is mainly absorbed by the intestine.

When eating ginseng, you must pay attention to the seasonal changes. In general, it's cool in autumn and winter, so it's better to eat.

Spring: As the saying goes, "Spring is the key to a year.". When spring comes, everything grows. It is the best time to supplement. Food is better than medicine. If you want to eat and drink, you should also start in spring.

Summer: Generally speaking, it is hot in summer. At this time, you can make tea with American ginseng. American ginseng is cold in nature, sweet in taste and slightly bitter. American ginseng is most suitable for patients with deficiency of both qi and yin, or those with deficiency fire in hot thirst. It is characterized by clearing fire and removing annoyance, and it is not hot and dry. It is not suitable for people who take ginseng to treat and replenish heat.

Autumn: The autumn weather is cool and dry, which is also a season for people to replenish their bodies. Many people will choose ginseng to replenish qi. It is better to use honey.

Winter: Winter is the best season to take ginseng. For those with qi deficiency constitution accompanied by shortness of breath, fatigue, frequent dizziness, low blood pressure, susceptibility to colds, and fear of cold in winter, it is best to take ginseng for tonic.