What are the effects, functions and methods of consumption of red ginseng?

Red ginseng is made by processing, drying and air-drying ginseng step by step until its color turns deep red, so this is also the origin of the name red ginseng. Because the nutrition of red ginseng undergoes some changes during processing, it has anti-aging, beauty, anti-oxidation and other effects. However, there will also be changes when the ingredients are increased, but these changes will not be big.

The efficacy and function of red ginseng

1. Red ginseng has the effects of replenishing vital energy, benefiting blood, nourishing the heart and calming the mind.

2. Red ginseng can regulate the nervous, cardiovascular and endocrine systems, promote the body's metabolism and the synthesis of protein, RNA and DNA.

3. Red ginseng can improve brain, physical activity and immune function, enhance strength, anti-fatigue, anti-tumor, anti-aging, anti-radiation, benefit the heart and pulse, calm the nerves and promote fluid production, and nourish the lungs and spleen.

4. Red ginseng can be used for physical weakness, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, cold limbs, mental fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea, qi deficiency with wheezing or chronic cough, lack of body fluid and thirst, insomnia, palpitations and forgetfulness, impotence, frequent urination, and all symptoms of insufficient qi, blood and body fluids.

5. Red ginseng has certain effects on hypertension and atherosclerosis, liver disease, diabetes, anemia, tumors and geriatric diseases.

6. Red ginseng also has a certain effect on the treatment of impotence, spermatorrhea, urinary anemia and enuresis.

How to eat red ginseng

1. Stewing: Red ginseng or white ginseng often tastes bitter when eaten. If ginseng is stewed with lean pork, chicken, fish, etc., the bitterness can be eliminated and the body will be nourished and strengthened.

2. Steaming: Cut the red ginseng into slices about 2 cm thick, put them into a porcelain bowl, fill it with water, seal the bowl, place it in a pot and steam it for 30 minutes before serving.

3. Make tea: cut red ginseng or dried ginseng into thin slices, put them in a bowl or cup, brew with boiling water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes before drinking.

4. Make porridge: cut the red ginseng into thin slices and add a little when making porridge for breakfast, which is very nutritious.

5. Chewing: Cut the red ginseng into thin slices, take 2 to 3 slices and chew them slowly in your mouth. It is refreshing, sweet, cool and delicious. This is the simplest way to take it.