Patient's question:
My grandfather is 75 years old this year. He has had high blood pressure for many years. One day, a friend gave me some red ginseng. Can people with high blood pressure eat red ginseng?Doctor's answer:
Red ginseng is neither cold nor hot; it is very warm. Korean ginseng has a mild nature and is beneficial for boosting qi and fire. Depending on your age, be careful when drinking ginseng tea! Red ginseng is divided into white ginseng and red ginseng. White ginseng is suitable for people with spleen deficiency and excessive fire, as it "clears qi slightly bitter and nourishes yin." Red ginseng is suitable for people with spleen deficiency and lung-phlegm deficiency, "warmly cooked, sweet in taste and nourishes yang." Generally speaking, Korean ginseng tea is more suitable for elderly people with obvious qi deficiency symptoms, as it can strengthen the body and enhance immunity. However, when you have a cold or a sore throat, it will be too hot and dry, and you should not drink ginseng tea.