Ginseng

Category

Tonifying Herbs - Tonify the Qi

English

Ginseng Root

Pharmaceutical

Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma

Meridians

Lung, Spleen

Taste

Sweet, slightly bitter

Temperature

Slightly warm

Functions

1. Powerfully tonifies the primal qi;
2. Strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Stomach;
3. Tonifies the Lungs and augments the qi;
4. Generates fluids and stops thirst;
5. Benefits the Heart qi and calms the spirit.

Contraindications

1) Steaming bone disorder;
2) Bleeding due to heat in the blood;
3) Ascendant Liver yang;
4) Conditions due to fire from constraint;
5) Avoid high doses of caffeine or other stimulants.

Dosage

3-9g