Herbs
Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius, Panax ginseng)
| A.K.A.: |
(Wild American) Panax Quinquefolium, (Siberian) Eleutherococcus |
| Part Used: |
Root |
| Properties: |
Adaptogen, Alterative, Aphrodisiac, Stimulant, Stomachic |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Riboflavin, Silicon, Sodium, Sulphur, Thiamine, Tin, Vitamins A, B12, and E |
| Primary Uses: |
Age Spots, Appetite Loss, Asthma, Blood Pressure/high, Depression, Endurance/lack of, Fatigue, Fevers, Hemorrhage, Hormone Imbalance, Sexual Stimulation, Stress |
| Secondary Uses: |
Aging, Anemia, Bleeding, Blood Disease, Bronchitis, Cancer,
Concentration/lack of, Gastric Disorder, Indigestion, Inflammation, Impotence, Insomnia, Liver Disorders, Lung Disorders, Menopausal Symptoms, Menstrual Symptoms, Radiation/effects of, Ulcers, Vitality/lack of |
Ginseng has often been referred to as an adaptogen herb. Adaptogens help to produce adjustments as needed in the body. Ginseng is an adaptogen that helps normalize blood pressure, whether high or low. It helps to increase or slow output to restore equilibrium.
In addition, adaptogens help modify the effects of environmental and internal stresses from different forms such as chemical pollutants, radiation, some poisons, weather, temperature changes, poor diet, exercise, and emotional stress.
It helps normalize and adjust the body restoring and regulating natural immune response.
Hypoglycemic activity has been reported from studies conducted, which may be beneficial for diabetics. Ginseng increases serum cortisol levels in non-diabetics, yet it reduces the levels in diabetics.
Ginseng has actually been found to prevent damage to the cells from radiation. When damage does occur from radiation exposure, it is thought to speed the healing process.
Siberian ginseng (eleutherococcus senticosus), grown in Russia, is not considered to be a "true ginseng," though scientists have reported common pharmaclogical features to the panax (the genus name for ginseng).
- American Ginseng has a history of improving normal adrenal flow from the adrenal glands, therefore, making it effective as combating male impotency.
- Acts as a free radical in the body which slows down the effects of aging.
- Effects pituitary gland, helping to regulate body tissue and vascular tone.
- Siberian Ginseng has been found to improve cerebral circulation, thereby increasing mental alertness.
- Effective on improving health, helping to improve physical and mental alertness.
- Works to detoxify the blood thereby improving circulation.
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