Ginseng is a well-known tonic with a variety of health benefits. It has been shown to have good effects on boosting cognition, fighting fatigue, reducing blood pressure and improving heart function.
People who want to try ginseng may not know how to take it, and below are five methods for ginseng consumption.
Chewing
Chew two slices of ginseng slowly several times in a day. This could help relieve dehydration and fight fatigue.
Decoction
Soak ginseng slices in a cooking jar for about 30-60 minutes and decoct for about half and one hour to obtain concentrated ginseng decoction.
Stewing
Prepare 5-8 slices of ginseng with a small volume of water in a small bowl and steam in a cooker for about 30-60 minutes.
Cooking
Take a handful of ginseng slices as ingredients for chicken soup or porridge.
Making tea
Take 5-8 ginseng slices into a cup of boiling water, and stamp for 5-10 minutes to get ginseng tea. Boiling water can be refilled into ginseng tea many times until tea becomes lightly flavored.
Finished capsules
Finished ginseng capsules are fast and easy ginseng offerings and a large number of ginseng supplements are available in the market.
It is worth to know that ginsenosides are active substances in ginseng that contribute to a variety of health benefits of ginseng and metabolized ginsenosides like Rh2, Rg3, Rg5, Rk1, Rk2, Rh4, aPPD, etc. have strong bioactivity and better adsorption.
Be sure to choose ginseng supplements containing high content of metabolized ginsenosides.
Despite good health-promoting benefits, ginseng may not suitable for some groups of people. Consult with your healthcare provider before you decide to begin long-term consumption.
