Can longan flesh and American ginseng, when steamed and consumed, be eaten regularly over a long period?

Generally, it is not recommended to consume steamed longan meat and American ginseng over a prolonged period. The detailed analysis is as follows:

Longan meat is warm in nature and has effects such as tonifying the heart and spleen, nourishing blood, and calming the mind. American ginseng is cool in nature and helps replenish qi, nourish yin, clear heat, and promote body fluid production. When steamed together, longan meat and American ginseng can strengthen the body and improve sleep quality. However, long-term consumption may lead to heatiness (internal heat), reduced nutritional benefits, or other issues. Moreover, American ginseng contains saponins, which have hemolytic properties. Excessive long-term intake may damage red blood cell membranes, cause red blood cells to rupture, and potentially trigger hemolysis. Therefore, long-term use is not advised.

If consuming steamed longan meat and American ginseng as part of a regular diet, it is recommended to take it once daily for 1–2 weeks, then pause and observe your body's response. Individuals with a heat-prone constitution should consume it even less frequently.

Longan meat is high in sugar and classified as a high-glycemic-index food; people with elevated blood glucose levels should consume it cautiously. American ginseng should not be consumed with radish, because while American ginseng functions to tonify qi, radish promotes qi dissipation—these opposing actions counteract each other. Individuals allergic to longan or American ginseng should avoid consuming them altogether.