After autumn, some residents who are concerned about health care begin the annual autumn supplement. Although they know that "tonics" such as ginseng and reishi are very precious, they do not have a deep understanding of these herbs. The Hongmei Street Community Health Service Center in Xuhui District came to popularize some common health medicine knowledge for residents and remind residents to supplement scientifically.
Ganoderma lucidum is an ordinary Chinese medicine, it belongs to the fungus, and the same kind of mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, all contain polysaccharides, with the effect of enhancing the body's immune function, but it is not as miraculous as people think, taking more may hurt the stomach.
Ginseng includes three categories: red ginseng, raw ginseng and American ginseng, and its main function is to replenish qi.
Red ginseng: focuses on prolonging life and anti-aging. Yin deficiency and internal heat are contraindicated.
Raw ginseng: focuses on strengthening the spleen and benefiting the lungs. It should not be used if it is wet and wet.
American ginseng: Emphasis is placed on clearing heat and rejuvenating. It is suitable for taking in hot days when sweating, and people with spleen and stomach deficiency are not allowed to use.
Shanghai area belongs to the Yangtze River Basin, due to geographical characteristics, raw ginseng is suitable for all kinds of people, heart disease patients often prefer raw ginseng, long-term use. Red ginseng is suitable for the elderly, especially those who are afraid of cold limbs. American ginseng is suitable for people who are tired and sweaty in the hot season. Those who take ginseng should not take radish seeds (radish seeds).
Yam is a medicinal and excellent food, suitable for all kinds of people. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that tonifying the spleen and kidneys has the function of fixing astringency, such as frequent urination or nocturia in the elderly, thin vaginal discharge in women, premature ejaculation in men, enuresis and dreams in children, etc., all suitable for yam. However, its starch content is relatively high, and diabetics should not eat excessively!
Ganoderma lucidum, ginseng, yam, etc. belong to the scope of medicinal materials, and in ancient Chinese medicine there was a saying that "medicine is three points of poison" and "using medicine is like using soldiers". Medication should be cautious and should be taken under the guidance of a qualified Chinese medicine doctor, so that "tonic medicine" can truly exert its efficacy.
Reporter: Yang Yixiu
Editor: Chen Siyi
Reviewer: Wei Li