Ginseng

Ginseng

Ginseng root is a nutritious herb that has been used for centuries as an energy tonic as well as to treat a variety of health problems. Let’s have a look at the list of benefits:

Antioxidant:  Ginseng is known as an antioxidant, preventing the cumulative cell damage researchers believe cumulates in chronic diseases.

Alcohol:  lowers the blood alcohol content by reducing absorption from the stomach.

Alzheimer’s disease: Decreasing senility and improving memory and behavior.

Aphrodisiac: Ginseng has been used to increase the drive and energy.

Brain: Ginseng improves cognitive performance, reduces mental stress and anxiety. Also known to increase mental clarity and alertness, improve concentration and retention. Take one 100-200mg capsule of Ginseng in the morning three times a week. You will then gradually begin to notice improved mental performance.

Cholesterol: Ginseng decreases harmful LDL cholesterol  and increases beneficial cholesterol HDL levels. It has anti-clotting effects, reducing risk of arterial blood clots. Ginseng is a great treatment for  high cholesterol level: take one capsule of Ginseng or a cup of the tea once every two days.

Diabetes:  Ginseng helps control diabetes by reducing blood sugar levels.

Digestion: Ginseng helps build up appetite and aids digestion and respiration.

Endorphins: Ginseng helps the brain produce more endorphins that help to balance the physical and emotional stress hormones secreted from the adrenal glands.

Energy: Ginseng helps improve energy levels, vitality, alertness and mental clarity, while relieving or eliminating fatigue, mood swings and stress. Simply take one capsule of Ginseng or a cup of Ginseng tea daily for a week.

Immunity: Ginseng enhances the immune system, by stimulating the production of the body’s own virus fighting chemicals. Ginseng helps the body fight off infection and disease. It may be effective for treating colds, coughs, rheumatism, neuralgia, gout, diabetes, anemia, insomnia, stress, headache, backache and double vision.

Liver: Ginseng protects the liver from the effects of drug, alcohol and toxins, minimizes cell damage from radiation, and increases intestinal absorption of nutrients. Protects the liver from the adverse effects of medication.

Menopause: Helps to relieve symptoms, improves emotional balance with the benefits enhanced when combined with a vitamin and mineral supplement.

Menstrual: Ginseng tea is well known for its cooling effect. It is recommended for young women who suffer from menstrual cramps and distress. It minimizes the stomach pain associated with menstruation. Women find it helpful in normalizing menstruation and easing childbirth.

Mental Health: Enhanced mental alertness, improved concentration and retention especially when combined with ginkgo biloba. Boost memory and builds stamina.

Mouth: in a study, ginseng was used effectively as a mouthwash against periodontal disease which is a progressive destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth.

Obesity: if you want to shed those extra pounds, ginseng tea would help you in your dietary habits. This herbal tea is popular as a natural appetite suppressant. Consuming ginseng tea could also provide slimness to the body.

Stress: Ginseng has a long history of use in helping the body to deal with stress. Ginseng also counteracts the effects of physical and emotional stress, enhances memory, counteracts fatigue without caffeine and improves stamina.

In conclusion, Ginseng has been said to act as a stimulant, promote endurance, increase life expectancy, relax the nervous system, improve mental awareness, encourage proper hormonal functions, improve lipid levels, lower cholesterol, improve nerve growth and increase the resistance to disease.