The efficacy of ginseng porridge

More than 30 kinds of ginsenosides (divided into three groups, namely oleanolic acid group, protopanaxadiol group and protopanaxadiol group) have been isolated from red ginseng, sun-dried ginseng or white ginseng, respectively called ginsenoside -RX (Note: X = 0, a1, a2, a3, b1, b2, b3, c, d, e, f, g1, g2, g3, h1, h2, h3, s1, s2), and pseudo-ginsenoside F11, etc. Saponin is the material basis of ginseng physiological activity. When isolating aglycones, due to the action of dilute acid, the hydroxyl and olefin bonds of the side chain of the molecule are cyclized to form ginsenodiol and ginsenotriol, both of which are triterpenoid compounds.

Organic acids and esters include: citric acid, isocitric acid, fumaric acid, ketoglutaric acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, maleic acid, malic acid, pyruvic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid, ginseng acid, salicylic acid, vanillic acid, p-hydroxycinnamic acid, triglycerides, palmitic acid, tripalmitin, α,γ-dipalmitin, trilinolein, and glycosyl diglycerides.

Vitamins include: vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin C, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin and niacinamide.

Sterols and their glycosides include: sitosterol, stigmasterol, carotene, campesterol, ginsenoside P and sterols.

In addition, ginseng also contains: adenosine converting enzyme, L-aspartic acid enzyme, tail-amylase, sucrose converting enzyme; maltol, nonaconic acid, kaempferol, ginseng flavonoids and more than 20 trace elements such as copper, zinc, iron, and manganese.

The saponin content of ginseng stems and leaves is basically the same as that of roots. The total saponin content of ginseng roots, ginseng buds, ginseng leaves, ginseng flowers, ginseng fruits, etc. is higher than that of roots, and is worthy of further utilization.

The effect of ginseng porridge

1. Ginseng tastes sweet and slightly bitter, and is slightly warm in nature. It enters the spleen, lung, heart, and kidney meridians. It has a strong and moistening effect, and it rises more than it descends. It has the effects of replenishing qi and strengthening the body, strengthening the spleen and lungs, calming the mind and improving intelligence, and nourishing blood and producing body fluids.

2. Ginseng is mainly used to treat serious illness, long-term illness, blood loss, dehydration caused by loss of vital energy, fatigue, weak pulse; spleen deficiency with poor appetite, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea; lung deficiency with shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and weak cough; heart deficiency with insomnia, dreaminess, palpitations, forgetfulness, physical weakness and sweating; thirst and polydipsia due to lack of body fluid; sallow complexion and dizziness due to blood deficiency; kidney deficiency with impotence, frequent urination, and external infection due to qi deficiency.