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Ginseng is any one of the eleven of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, belonging to the genus Panax. Ginseng can be found in eastern Asia, namely northeast China, Korea, Bhutan and eastern Siberia, North America and typically in cooler climates.

The word ginseng means “man root” in Chinese. This is due to the ginseng root's fork shaped appearance that resembles the legs of a man. The knowledge of this plant's medicinal properties has been known since ancient times, as is evident by from the name of the genus Panax, which stands for panacea in Greek.

Ginseng is not a herb specified in healing particular ailments, alas it acts more as an adaptogen. The active compounds present in the root are ginsenosides and gintonin.

Over the centuries, ginseng has been considered in China as an important component of Chinese traditional medicine. China has historically been the largest consumer of ginseng. The roots are most often available in dried form, either whole or sliced. Ginseng leaves, although not as highly prized, is sometimes also used. Ginseng may be found in small doses in energy drinks and herbal teas, such as ginger coffee. Folk medicine attributes various benefits to oral use of American and Asian ginseng roots, including roles as an aphrodisiac or stimulant treatment.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, American ginseng promotes yin energy, cleans excess yang and calms the body. The reason it has been claimed that American ginseng promotes yin (shadow, cold, negative, female) while Asian ginseng promotes yang (sunshine, hot, positive, male) is that, according to traditional Chinese medicine, things living in cold places or northern side of mountains or southern side of rivers are strong in yang and the converse, so the two are balanced. Chinese and Korean ginseng grows is Manchuria and Korea, the coldest areas known to many Koreans in ancient times. Thus, ginseng from there is supposed to be very yang.

Medicinal Applications:

Improves immunty: Ginseng is a known adaptogen. This means that the herb increases the body's immunity to stress. Documented studies have shown that people who regularly consumed ginseng supplements were less susceptible to colds.

Improved stamina: The adaptogenic properties of ginseng also ensure that you are more energetic. Ginseng benefits the human body by increasing its mental and physical ability to cope with stress, thereby imparting vitality and increasing stamina.

Erectile dysfunction: Studies also showed that a regular intake of the ginseng extract can help to reduce erectile dysfuntion. Under test conditions, ginseng has been shown to have a 60% success rate in curing cases of erectile dysfunction.

Diabetes: Recent tests have also highlighted that this wonderful herb can help people with non-insulin dependent diabetes. Panax ginseng tablets can help to improve fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C levels.

Safety Profile:

Ginseng generally has a good safety profile and the incidence of adverse effects seems to be low. However the dosage adviced to be consumed is three times per week, three grams daily for six weeks. The adverse effects may include dry mouth and lips, excitation, fidgeting, irritability, tremor, palpitations, blurred vision, headache, insomnia, increased body temperature, increased blood pressure, edema, dizziness, itching, eczema and fatigue. Pregnant and nursing women are adviced to avoid ginseng. It is also not reccomened for children. 

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.