Patient's question:
A while ago, a friend of mine came to my house for a visit and brought me a lot of ginseng. I was thinking of taking it to my parents to eat, but then I remembered that my father has high blood pressure, and besides diabetes, I wanted to ask you, doctor, whether people with high blood pressure and diabetes can eat ginseng?Doctor's answer:
Patients with hypertension and diabetes can consume a very small amount of ginseng. Ginseng has a high calorie content, so it may have an impact on bowel movements for such patients. It is best not to consume less than 8 grams of ginseng per day. If bowel movements become excessive, it may lead to nosebleeds and a feeling of overall dryness and restlessness. Patients with hypertension and diabetes are advised to follow a low-salt diet, avoid overexertion, ensure deep sleep, and avoid high-calorie foods. It is also important to persist with oral hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering medications.