When it comes to ginseng, the first thing that comes to mind is its medicinal value. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" lists ginseng as the top grade, and believes that it has the effect of "replenishing the five internal organs, calming the spirit, calming the soul, relieving panic, improving eyesight, improving intelligence, and long-term use has the effect of lightening the body and prolonging life." The medicinal value of ginseng has been recorded in all major medical works in my country. According to different production methods, it is customarily divided into raw sun-dried ginseng, red ginseng, and white sugar ginseng, which are generally referred to as dried ginseng. The corresponding fresh ginseng is often overlooked.
With the improvement of living standards, fresh ginseng is more and more popular and loved by people, and its consumption methods show a trend of diversification. However, some people worry about getting angry and so on. In fact, the original ecological fresh ginseng itself has a very balanced nutritional content. Like other fruits and vegetables, eating in moderation will not cause you to get angry.
So, what are the correct ways to eat fresh ginseng? Here, Kangmei Pharmaceutical recommends several common ways to eat fresh ginseng.
The first type: sliced mouth containing
The easiest and quickest method: Just cut fresh ginseng into very thin slices, swallow it directly in your mouth, chew and swallow it after a period of time. This way of eating can refresh your mind and slowly return to sweetness. Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing Dynasty liked to use this method to keep in good health.
The second type: Soak water to drink
Cut fresh ginseng into thin slices with a thickness of about 2 mm, put 5-8 slices in a cup, pour into boiling water, cover the cup and soak for 5 minutes, and drink it as tea. Chew and swallow the ginseng slices after the smell of ginseng disappears. If necessary, red dates and honey can be added to soak together for a better taste.
The third type: stewed food
Cut fresh ginseng into thin slices with a thickness of about 2 mm, put it in a ceramic bowl, fill it with water, seal the mouth of the bowl, put it in a stew pot and steam it for 2 hours, then drink water and eat ginseng. Those who like dessert can add 3-4 rock sugar, sweet and delicious.
The fourth type: chicken soup
Wash the whole fresh ginseng and put it in a stew pot after removing the feathers and viscera of the black-bone chicken. Put the whole fresh ginseng into the belly of the chicken and boil it with seasoning for about 3 hours, then boil it for consumption. Eat ginseng while drinking soup and eating meat.
The fifth way: boil water
Put fresh ginseng into an electric kettle or an electric cup to boil, and the parameters of fresh ginseng can be mastered according to the number of drinkers and the amount of water consumed by the drinkers.
The sixth type: Juicing
Squeeze fresh ginseng into juice and drink it. It is not recommended to throw away the remaining minced ginseng. It can be soaked in water for drinking, or chewed and swallowed.
The seventh type: bubble wine
The wine brewed with fresh ginseng has many benefits.
When operating, just wash and drain the whole fresh ginseng, put it in a glass container, add 1-2 catties of white wine with a purity of about 50-60 degrees, soak it for about 10 days, and then drink it. Pay attention to the right amount every time you drink . If necessary, you can add nourishing Chinese medicinal materials such as wolfberry, ganoderma lucidum, Morinda officinalis, Cistanche, and Eucommia according to the actual situation, and the effect will be better.
In fact, fresh ginseng completely preserves the natural essence of ginseng. In addition to nourishing and strengthening the body, it also has the sweet, fragrant and delicious taste of ginseng. It is really a good product for health preservation. It has many functions and functions, which can improve the body's tolerance to high loads such as cold, heat, and infectious diseases, and promote the regeneration of enzymes in the body. In addition, it has the powerful functions of protecting cardiomyocytes, regulating glucose metabolism, and inhibiting tumors, and can reduce liver cholesterol, promote protein and lipid metabolism, and improve the body's immunity.