Posted on August 21, 2007 in Herbs Basics
In ancient times the Chinese were under the impression that the root of the ginseng plant was the embodiment of the spirit of the earth in the form of a man and that ginseng possessed invigorating, restorative, stimulating, and healing benefits. Early Chinese manuscripts mentions various health benefits of ginseng. Its ability to induce calming effects and enhance attentiveness, intelligence, and focus. It is also mentioned in early Chinese writings as capable of boosting memory; and that its protracted use increased longevity.
Health Benefits of Ginseng
Listed below are some health benefits of ginseng:
There are two major species of Ginseng namely Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) The term panax, taken from Greek, stands for ‘all cure’ (pan signifies ‘all’, ax suggests ‘cure’).
Uses of Ginseng
Listed below are some uses of ginseng:
Ginseng does not contain any toxic element and is devoid of any side effects. It does not trigger any distress or sickness in the physiological performance of the body.
The action of ginseng is neither limited nor precise and is deemed to enhance the body’s resistance to unfavorable stress in the guise of chemical, physical or biological agents.
Ginseng acts as a regulator, revealing stabilizing impacts on the body including its capability to control high and low blood pressure.
Ginseng has been employed in conventional Asian medicine for ages as an all-purpose tonic and cardiotonic agent. Scientific tests make available proof of these biological benefits of ginseng and also encourage the uses of ginseng for other health benefits.
The application of Asian and American ginseng is quite dissimilar. While American Ginseng is known for its cooling effect on to the body, its Asian counterpart is characterized by its warming property. Hence people in possession of the “warming” body should adhere to American ginseng which is “cooling” while people having “cooling” body should favor the use of Asian ginseng.
November 18th, 2007 at 9:19 am
hi sir i want know that any expiry if ginseng or not
November 28th, 2007 at 5:22 am
it very nice
December 7th, 2007 at 7:20 am
i like it
January 1st, 2008 at 9:43 am
can i know the price, is it available in bangalore
August 20th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
dear sir,
kindly let us have the availability of Panax ginseng liquid in
bangalore karnataka,india –address required for procuring the same
October 16th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Bless you for your guidance…