Can I eat stinky ginseng when I am pregnant?

The stinking ginseng is the root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula of the Campanulaceae family, also known as native Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis pilosula, ancient tea root, ancient Dong root, etc. It grows in forest edges and shrubs at an altitude of 700-2800m. It is mainly distributed in central Yunnan, southwest Yunnan, southern Yunnan and other regions, and is cultivated in Yiling, Yunnan. The flower of this plant has the effects of invigorating qi, moistening the lungs, relieving cough, promoting fluid and quenching thirst, moistening the lungs, relieving cough and reducing phlegm. It is used as a cheap health food in Yunnan Province and is sold in large quantities in agricultural wholesale markets every autumn and winter. Compared with Codonopsis pilosula, which is also a traditional Chinese medicine, Stinky ginseng also has the effect of clearing the body's accumulated qi, which is similar to "tonifying by clearing".

Can I eat stinky ginseng when I am pregnant?

Pregnant women can eat stinky ginseng, but it is best not to take too much. Stewing stinky ginseng with meat, chicken, and pork ribs can soften the liver, soothe the liver and regulate qi, and increase resistance. It is best to have a diversified diet during pregnancy. It is recommended to eat more lean meat and eggs. It is also recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits to increase immunity. In addition, it can also promote the growth of children. During pregnancy, it is best not to eat spicy and irritating foods, fried foods, white meat and other foods, which can easily cause high blood lipids. It is recommended to have regular prenatal checkups to check the child's growth and development. Usually pay attention to get enough sleep, it is recommended to relax, it is best to exercise moderately. During pregnancy, it is best not to eat longan, hawthorn and other foods, which can easily cause miscarriage, and you should not have sex during pregnancy.

Pregnant women can eat some stinky ginseng appropriately. Stinky ginseng is a unique food supplement in Yunnan Province, rich in nutrients such as protein, fiber, vitamins and various minerals. First of all, stinking ginseng has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach and promoting gastrointestinal motility. Pregnant women can relieve constipation symptoms after taking it. In addition, stinky ginseng contains essential amino acids for the human body, has anti-aging effects, and can also enhance the body's immunity and improve the body's disease resistance. However, stinking ginseng has a very good ventilation effect, and pregnant women are more likely to have constant flatulence after eating it.

The root of stinking ginseng contains flavonoids, coumarins, volatile oils, sugars, carbohydrates, proteins, flavonoids, citric acid, phenolic compounds, tannins, epoxy resins and a small amount of saponins.

According to the results of ingredient research, it is generally believed that flavonoid coumarin is one of the main components of stinking ginseng, in addition to volatile oils, glycogen, etc. This is significantly different from the ingredients of Codonopsis pilosula. Therefore, in addition to its invigorating effect like Codonopsis pilosula, stinking ginseng also has the function of relaxing and unblocking meridians.

In addition to the basic nutrients of general foods (see the figure below), the types, components and proportions of the nutrients in stinky ginseng are ideal. The most distinctive one is vitamin B2, which not only has many types but also has a content 3 to 84 times higher than other foods and root foods with medicinal value (comparison standard: Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, Nutrition and Food Hygiene Station. Food Composition Table. People's Medical Publishing House, 1998). Reminder: Stinky ginseng is a tonic medicine that can prevent vitamin B2 deficiency symptoms such as beriberi, angular cheilitis, pellagra, promote food digestion, eliminate bloating, promote appetite, prevent anemia, inhibit cholesterol accumulation, prevent arteriosclerosis, and prevent fetal malformations, and has excellent health care functions.