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What is Ginseng?
Ginseng refers to a group of
adaptogenic herbs from the plant family Araliacae. There are
three main types: Chinese or Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng,
Asian ginseng), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), and
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosis).
Health
Benefits
There are three forms of
ginseng: American ginseng, Asian ginseng, and Siberian
ginseng. Each one has different results, and the benefits
may vary.
American Ginseng is known for having a cooling effect on the
body. It helps improve mental ability, concentration,
increases endurance, improves stamina, and is a good choice
for improving and strengthening the immune system. Siberian
Ginseng is a good choice for those who need to reduce
fatigue and sleepiness. It will help strengthen your immune
system and is beneficial for treating stress, anxiety, and
sleep related conditions such as insomnia.
Siberian Ginseng can help bring your sleeping patterns back
into balance and restore the body’s sleep cycle.
The most potent form of
Ginseng, Asiatic
Ginseng has been
known for its extensive benefits. Also known as Asian,
Chinese, and
Korean Ginseng it was revered as a natural
aphrodisiac that brought balance to the Yin and Yang. This
form is recommended for treating Hypertension, Diabetes,
Anemia, Depression. Side Effects?
Both American and Asian ginsengs are stimulants and may
cause nervousness or sleeplessness, particularly if taken at
high doses. Other reported side effects include high blood
pressure, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, euphoria,
diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nosebleed, breast pain and
vaginal bleeding.
Siberian
ginseng may cause nervousness and restlessness in
some individuals. In rare cases,
Siberian ginseng may cause
mild diarrhea. Siberian
ginseng is not recommended for
individuals with very high blood pressure. It may cause
insomnia in some people if taken too close to bedtime. |