Can Gastrodia elata be taken together with American ginseng?
Jan 13, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Gastrodia (Tianma) can be taken together with American ginseng. Gastrodia has functions including soothing the liver and suppressing wind, relieving wind and promoting circulation of meridians, and relieving pain and calming the nerves. It is primarily used to treat symptoms such as headache, dizziness, limb numbness, and infantile convulsion. Gastrodin, a main active ingredient in Gastrodia, has a calming effect and helps relieve nervous tension and improve sleep quality. Consult a physician's advice before use to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Generally speaking, Gastrodia (Tianma) can be consumed together with American ginseng. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Gastrodia has functions including calming the liver and extinguishing wind, dispelling wind to promote circulation of the meridians, and relieving pain and calming the nerves. It is primarily used to treat symptoms such as headache, dizziness, limb numbness, and infantile convulsion. Gastrodin in Gastrodia has a calming effect, helping to relieve nervous tension and improve sleep quality. American ginseng, on the other hand, has effects of nourishing qi and yin, clearing heat, and promoting body fluid production, as well as enhancing immunity. It is primarily used to treat conditions such as deficiency of qi and yin, internal heat, cough with blood-tinged phlegm, and symptoms of deficiency heat including fatigue and irritability. Nutrients in American ginseng such as ginsenosides, amino acids, and vitamins can enhance brain function, regulate balance in the central nervous system, calm the nerves, reduce irritability, and improve sleep quality.
Both Gastrodia and American ginseng have the effect of nourishing qi and yin. When used together, they can enhance each other's therapeutic effects, thereby more effectively improving symptoms of physical weakness. Additionally, the combination of Gastrodia and American ginseng is highly effective in treating discomfort caused by deficiency of qi and blood. Moreover, the combination helps improve atherosclerosis and can alleviate cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions such as angina pectoris and myocardial ischemia.
When consuming these herbs, it is important to consult a doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness. During the period of consumption, one should avoid eating spicy, greasy, or cold raw foods, as these may interfere with the herbal effects.
