I get itchy skin when I take Ginseng, what herb can I take to counter that?

Korean Ginseng is great for my low blood pressure and stamina, but I get itchy skin, and since i scratch em so much it then turns to rash. So what herb can i take with the ginseng that helps with this problem and still allows for ginseng to do it's work.

I get itchy skin when I take Ginseng, what herb can I take to counter that?
Try coca tea instead of ginseng it is also great for blood preasure and great for stamina





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Reply:Don't take Ginseng. You are thinking like an aleopathic physician, just treating the symptoms. If you have an allergic reaction to an herb, stop at once.





Hypotension can be caused by several things. You need to look into the root cause. Some possibilities are: adrenal gland failure; tuberculosis; myocardial infarction; anemia; infection; et.al.





Meanwhile, some alternatives to Ginseng are: Cayenne pepper, Kola nut, Nettles, Rosemary.





Diet: eat potassium rich foods, citrus, bananas, potatoes, nuts, oatmeal. Use cayenne pepper at the table. Season food with ginger root. Tonic Tea: mix equal parts Betony, Rosemary, Alfalfa, Peppermint; put 1-2 teaspoons to each cup boiling water; infuse 15 minutes; drink 1 cup 2-3 times daily. Avoid eggs.





Supplements: Kelp, Garlic, Multivitamin, Zinc; Brewer's Yeast.





Use oil of Camphor (circulatory stimulant) as an inhalant.
Reply:licorice tea lowers blood pressure also





i would recomend you stop taking that ginseng as your allergic to it and the rash and allergy is only going to keep getting worse
Reply:May be you are allergic to Ginseng. For low blood pressure or hypotension, you need to have more salt intake.


Some homeopathic remedies:


Use 6X - 30C of the following remedies:


Crataegus


Oleander


Laurocrasis





Eat smaller, more frequent meals. If you typically experience hypotension after meals, try eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. Also, find out how much salt and fluid intake your doctor recommends. Restricting them may contribute to hypotension.





Sleep on a slant. The way you sleep may also be important in helping control hypotension. Try sleeping with the head end of your bed elevated 8 to 12 inches above the foot end (use concrete building blocks). On rising, sit up slowly and dangle your feet over the edge of the bed for a few moments before standing.





Home Remedies for Low Blood Pressure





Soak 32 small raisins in a ceramic bowl full of water over night. Chew them one by one first thing in the morning. Chew well and drink the water also.





Soak 7 almonds in water over night. Peel them and grind to a smooth paste. Add in a glass of milk and boil. Drink warm.





Crush 10-15 holy basil leaves (tulsi) and strain through a clean muslin cloth. Mix with 1 tsp honey. Have it the first thing in the morning.





Roast and grind heeng (asafoetida) and take with some water.





Drink a cup of beet juice twice daily for a week or more.





Soak 3/4 cup liquorice root in 4 cups water. After two hours boil and steep for five minutes. Add this to bathwater.





Combine a teaspoon of honey with the juice from 10 or 15 tulsi (holy basil) leaves and drink.
Reply:Ginseng is a popular herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, of which I am a student. I've only begun studying herbs, but in TCM it is very rare to take a single herb--most remedies are formulations containing multiple herbs in particular combinations.





If the Ginseng is causing an itchy rash, you are taking too much or are allergic, or the herb and your lifestyle/constitution are incompatible. I would advise you to consult someone with TCM herbal training to smooth out the formula for you.
Reply:Any medication or alternative remedy that causes skin irritation should be discontinued!
Reply:I have been taking magnesium caps for a few years now and love them. They are similar to ginseng in that they can help increase brain function, it also is very good for your body in many other ways as well. Read below:


"Magnesium is an essential nutrient, meaning that your body needs it for healthy functioning. It is found in significant quantities throughout the body and used for numerous purposes, including muscle relaxation, blood clotting, and the manufacture of ATP (adenosine triphosphate, the body's main energy molecule). "