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Since giving birth, Ms. Yang, like many novice mothers, has had severe postpartum hair loss, accompanied by a series of embarrassing situations such as urine leakage, these are not the worst, the terrible thing is that she was also diagnosed with postpartum depression, although the family likes to add a man, but the atmosphere is depressed and dull, and the slightest carelessness will cause Ms. Yang's anger.
During this period, the family also thought about taking Ms. Yang to the hospital for treatment, but Ms. Yang herself refused all this, and even secretly speculated that everyone was plotting against her, and in order to calm her mood, no one dared to mention the matter of going to the hospital.
The mother-in-law looked at her daughter-in-law's haggard face and collapsed mental state after giving birth, and her heart was unspeakably uncomfortable, but she was helpless, and she was also in a gloomy posture all day long, and her favorite square dance rarely showed up.
This day, the mother-in-law who was going out to buy vegetables stopped when she passed by a pharmacy, for no other reason, just because a promotional poster was posted at the door of this pharmacy, which said that the newly arrived American ginseng, buy enough 200 grams to send six eggs, look down, the effect of this American ginseng and the illness of his daughter-in-law can be said to coincide, this can make the mother-in-law happy, there is such a good thing in the world?
When I got home, I couldn't put down the things in my hand, so I hurriedly beckoned my son to come and see the good things she bought, but my son was stunned, and he felt that his mother was good at what he said, and he didn't have any idea, since it was a good thing, let Ms. Yang take it to see how the effect was.
After dinner, the mother-in-law entered Ms. Yang's room with a bowl of black decoction, as soon as she smelled the bitter taste, Ms. Yang couldn't help but start to nauseate, but when she looked up and saw the expectant look in her mother-in-law's eyes, she still didn't say anything if she refused, pinched her nose, closed her eyes, and sent the bowl of medicinal juice into her stomach in a daze.
In this way, under the careful care of her mother-in-law, Ms. Yang successively ate American ginseng that could last for half a month, but the strange thing is that the trend of things seems to have exceeded everyone's expectations, and the daughter-in-law's face is not as white and red as advertised, but is becoming more and more sallow, and the whole person's spirit is not quite right.
This made the mother-in-law panic all of a sudden, it can't be that she did something bad with good intentions, the problem is not in the American ginseng. But after thinking about it, the family immediately took Ms. Yang to the hospital for an examination when they realized that something was wrong, and sure enough, the culprit was the American ginseng.
American ginseng, also known as ginseng and Korean ginseng, is a very precious medicinal material, widely distributed in the northeast and east of the mainland, and has been included in the list of rare and endangered plants in the mainland. American ginseng is believed to have the effects of nourishing, replenishing deficiency and enhancing immunity in traditional Chinese medicine, and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine health products, medicine and food homology and other fields.
The main benefits of American ginseng include:
1. Regulate the immune system: American ginseng contains ginsenosides and other ingredients, which can enhance the body's immune function, improve the resistance to diseases, and prevent the occurrence of colds and other diseases.
2. Improve physical strength: American ginseng is rich in ginsenosides and ginseng polysaccharides, which can increase the body's energy and endurance, and improve the body's physical strength and anti-fatigue ability.
3. Improve cardiovascular function: The ginsenosides and ginseng polysaccharides in American ginseng can regulate blood lipids, reduce blood pressure, improve cardiovascular function, and have a certain preventive and adjuvant treatment effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
4. Enhance memory: Ginsenosides and other ingredients in American ginseng have a certain effect on improving brain cognitive function and improving memory.
But after listening to the doctor's words, this American ginseng does not look like a bad thing, how can it be like this? After further questioning, the mystery was solved, the American ginseng was not wrong, and the mother-in-law's kindness was also wrong, and the fault was not paying attention to these four contraindications of taking medicine.
American ginseng is a plant with very high medicinal value. American ginseng has a sweet taste and a slightly cool nature, and has the functions of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, clearing away heat and generating jin, and calming the nerves, and is often used to treat qi and yin deficiency, internal heat and thirst, and mental restlessness. Although American ginseng has a variety of benefits for the human body, there are some contraindications when taking it, and the following should be noted:
1. It is forbidden during the period of cold and fever
The first contraindication to take American ginseng is that it should not be used during the period of cold and fever. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that in the early stage of external wind chill or wind-heat cold, there is evil qi in the body, and the symptoms are fever, headache, cough, sore throat, etc. Because American ginseng is cold, if taken at this time, it may hinder the natural struggle between good qi and evil qi, causing the disease to go deeper, which is not conducive to recovery. Therefore, during the period of fever and cold, you should avoid taking American ginseng, and wait until all the evil qi is discharged and the condition is stabilized, and then supplement it appropriately according to your physical condition.
2. People with damp and hot constitution and weak spleen and stomach should use with caution
The second contraindication to the service of American ginseng is that people with damp heat constitution and weak spleen and stomach should use it with caution. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that the spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood biochemistry, and a weak spleen and stomach will lead to a decrease in digestion and absorption. Although American ginseng is mild in nature, it is often greasy, and if it is taken in excess of the spleen and stomach deficiency and indigestion, it may lead to an increase in the burden on the spleen and stomach, and symptoms such as loss of appetite and indigestion may occur.
For people with damp and hot constitutions, American ginseng may help dampness and heat and aggravate the dampness and heat of the body, so people with these two types of physiques should be cautious when taking American ginseng.
3. Pregnant women and children should be cautious when using drugs
Pregnant women and children should be extra careful when using any medication due to their physiological characteristics, and American ginseng is no exception. American ginseng is a milder tonic for pregnant women, but any supplements taken during pregnancy should be supervised and supervised, otherwise it may cause adverse effects on the mother or fetus. Children are in the period of growth and development, organ function and immune system are not yet mature, and the metabolism and effect of drugs may be different from those of adults, so it is best to consult a professional doctor before giving American ginseng to children.
Fourth, it is necessary to be cautious when using it with other drugs
Special care should be taken when using American ginseng with other medications, as some medications may interact with American ginseng, affecting the efficacy of the drug or producing side effects. For example, American ginseng may enhance the effects of certain anticoagulant medications, which can increase the risk of bleeding. In addition, changes in efficacy should be noted when used in combination with some sedatives or antidepressants. Therefore, in the case of using multiple drugs at the same time, it is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist beforehand to ensure the safe and reasonable use of American ginseng.
In short, although American ginseng has the benefits of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, clearing away heat and rejuvenating the body, and calming the nerves, the above few contraindications must be carefully noted. Any supplements should not be consumed blindly, and the correct way is to use them scientifically and reasonably according to their own physique, condition and doctor's advice. Communicate and understand well before taking American ginseng or other herbal medicines, and avoid subjective assumptions and excessive use to ensure the efficacy and safety of the medicine.