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Ginseng - The perfect body tonic and anti aging supplement for all!
Ginseng is the most famous Chinese herb and is the most widely recognized plant used in traditional medicine.
Their reputations as an overall body tonic, rejuvenator and anti aging supplement are legendary.
If you have not used Ginseng then you should consider it as part of your overall health regime.
Types of Ginseng
Ginseng has been used in medicine for more than 7000 years by the Chinese and today is one of the world's most popular supplements.
There are three main species of ginseng, Oriental, Siberian and American.
All three forms share many common elements, there are however subtle differences between them.
In fact, Siberian ginseng is not actually ginseng at all, but is a derivative of the Oriental species.
1. Oriental ginseng (panax ginseng)
Is grown in both China and Korea. Red panax, as grown by the Koreans is the most popular form of ginseng. It gets its name from the processing of the root, which turns it red.
White Oriental ginseng on the other hand is the ginseng root which has been allowed to dry naturally.
2. American ginseng, (panax quinquefolium)
Used to be plentiful in the United States however excessive harvesting in recent years has seen it become scarcer. Today, only licensed ginseng harvesters are allowed to harvest wild ginseng.
3. Siberian ginseng, (eleutherococcus senticocus)
Is a distant cousin to panax ginseng found in the Orient. While Siberian ginseng shares many of the same properties of Oriental species, it is easier to cultivate and is generally cheaper.
Ginseng as an Adaptogen
Ginseng is commonly used as an adaptogen, in that it normalizes physical functioning depending on what the individual needs. for example, it lowers high blood pressure, but raises low blood pressure.
Ginseng as a tonic
Is used to reduce the effects of stress, improve performance, boost energy levels, enhance memory, and stimulate the immune system
Research has shown that Ginseng support the central nervous system, liver function, lung function and circulatory system.
Ginseng therefore acts as a general tonic for the whole body.
Ginseng and sexual health
Men have used the herb to improve sexual function and remedy impotence for centuries.
Ginseng is also believed to increase estrogen levels in women and is often used to treat menopausal symptoms.
Ginseng as a prevention and cure
Oriental medicine sees ginseng as essential element in a wide range of prescriptions and regards it both as a prevention and a cure.
It is said to remove both mental and bodily fatigue, cure pulmonary complaints, dissolve tumors and reduce the effects of age. It is also used for diabetes, radiation and chemotherapy protection, colds, chest problems, as an aid to sleep, and to stimulate a healthy appetite.
Ginseng is also prescribed to restore memory, and enhance concentration and cognitive abilities, which may be impaired by improper blood supply to the brain.
Ginseng active ingredients
Ginseng contains vitamins A, B-6 and the mineral Zinc, which aids in the production of thymic hormones, necessary for the functioning of the defense system.
The main active ingredients of ginseng are the more than 25 saponin triterpenoid glycosides called "ginsenosides".
These ingredients provide the adaptogenic properties that enable ginseng to balance and counter the effects of stress.
The glycosides seem likely to act on the adrenal glands, helping to prevent adrenal hypertrophy and excess corticosteroid production in response to physical, chemical or biological stress.
Ginseng & other essential herbs
Ginseng works well on its own but when combined with other herbs further health benefits can be obtained.
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