Xiao Li has been staying up late frequently lately, feeling palpitations and shortness of breath during the day. His friend suggested that he drink some Shengmai drink, which is said to not only relieve fatigue, but also quickly restore energy.
So, can the harm of staying up late really be solved by a few bottles of Shengmai drink?
Composition of Shengmai Drink: Ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis
Can people who stay up late drink Shengmai Drink to 'restore blood'?
Answer: Shengmai Yin, also known as Shengmai San, comes from the medical book "Medical Origins" by Zhang Yuanyuan during the Jin and Yuan dynasties. It is composed of three medicinal herbs: ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus, and Schisandra chinensis, and has the effects of nourishing qi, generating fluids, nourishing yin, and restoring meridians. Mainly used to treat symptoms such as palpitations, fatigue, and dry mouth caused by qi and yin deficiency.
Due to its ability to restore the body's insufficient qi and yin, Shengmai Yin has a certain improvement effect on symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and memory loss caused by staying up late and consuming qi and blood.
Short term night owls can effectively alleviate the discomfort caused by staying up late by taking Shengmai Drink. For those who stay up late for a long time, taking Shengmai Drink cannot completely alleviate the discomfort caused by staying up late. It is necessary to restore normal sleep time and sleep patterns in order to maximize the improvement of the damage caused by staying up late.
What is the difference between Codonopsis pilosula formula and Red Ginseng formula?
Answer: There are two common formulas for Shengmai drinks on the market, mainly due to the different varieties of ginseng. The former uses Codonopsis pilosula, while the latter uses red ginseng.
Codonopsis pilosula has the effects of invigorating the spleen and lungs, nourishing blood and generating fluids; Red ginseng has the effects of tonifying vital energy, restoring pulse stability, and nourishing qi and blood. Therefore, Codonopsis pilosula formula Shengmai drink is more suitable for people with weak constitution and qi and yin deficiency, such as children or elderly people who have been tired. The Red Ginseng Formula Shengmai Drink has a greater nourishing effect, especially suitable for people with weakened qi, weak spleen and stomach, elderly and chronic diseases, and those who are weak and sickly.
However, blindly taking Shengmai Yin can easily lead to adverse reactions, so it should be used under the guidance of a professional physician.
Can Shengmai Yin be taken for a long time?
Answer: The duration of taking Shengmai Yin mainly depends on the individual's syndrome characteristics. Generally speaking, as long as there are symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath caused by qi and yin deficiency, this medicine can be taken.
But even the Codonopsis pilosula formula Shengmai Yin is a tonic with a certain astringent effect. It is recommended to take it on your own for no more than 2 weeks. If taking it for 2 weeks is ineffective, one should actively seek the help of a professional physician.
In addition, patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes should use it under the guidance of professional doctors.