A Tonic
It 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.
Sexual Health
Men have used the herb to improve sexual function and remedy impotence for centuries.
Ginseng is used in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, as it increases estrogen levels in women.
Prevention and Cure
Oriental medicine sees ginseng as an essential element in a wide range of prescriptions, and regards it as both a preventative and a cure.
It is said to remove both mental and body fatigue, cure pulmonary complaints, dissolve tumors, and reduce the effects of ageing.
Ginseng is used for:
Radiation and chemotherapy protection
Colds
Chest problems
A sleep aid
Appetite stimulation
Ginseng is prescribed to restore memory, and enhance concentration and cognitive abilities - which are impaired by improper blood supply to the brain.
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 defence 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 and other Essential Herbs
Ginseng works well by itself - but when combined with other herbs, further health benefits result.
