40+, feeling tired, need stimulation? Try Ginseng.
Ginseng has been used as a medicine for over two thousand years. It has unique healing properties. American ginseng promotes yin energy, cleans excess yang and calms the body, while Asian ginseng (Panax) promotes yang. There are four types of Ginseng: Fresh, White, Red and Sun Ginseng. There are two major sources; Eastern Asia (mainly Korea) and North America.
The active compounds in Panax ginseng are believed to be steroid-like components called ginsenosides. It has been demonstrated to have a stimulating effect on the pituitary gland to increase the secretion of gonadotropins. In Chinese medicine it is used to quickly restore homeostasis (balance) reducing the effect of aging and enhance physical, sexual and mentalperformance whilst increasing energy and resistance to the harmful effect of stress - and for these reasons it is often used to help men with impotence and sexual problems, and is a good general tonic.
Ginseng is a sweet tonic herb that stimulates and relaxes the nervous system and encourages the secretion of hormones, improves stamina, lowers blood sugar as well as cholesterol levels and increases resistance to disease. It is traditionally associated with stimulating sexual function and increasing energy. It is an effective alternative for treating male erectile dysfunction.
It contains at least 18 triterpenoid saponins, called ginsenosides or panaxosides and they are glycosides of oleanolic acid, 20-S-protopanaxdiol, ginseng polysaccharides (panaxans), pectin, free sugar, vitamins B1, B2, B12, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, choline, fats, minerals and polyacetylenes.
Keen to search for Ginseng? Get it from Korea! If you don’t get it please try Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) an alternative of Ginseng in India as it is called Indian Ginseng.
Safety precautions and warnings: The common adaptogen ginsengs are generally considered to be relatively safe. It may worsen the side effects of stimulants such as coffee, and should best be avoided when consuming alcohol. Not normally used by pregnant women, children, people suffering from depression, high blood pressure, anxiety or any acute inflammatory disease. Excess may cause headaches, restlessness, high blood pressure and nausea. Those who take medicines for the disorders related to central nervous system, hormone dependent illness, heart disease, BP, diabetes etc. must adjust their doses as per the advice of the doctor as Ginseng may interact with the medicines and stimulate its effects.
Punamchand
25/4/12
Ginseng has been used as a medicine for over two thousand years. It has unique healing properties. American ginseng promotes yin energy, cleans excess yang and calms the body, while Asian ginseng (Panax) promotes yang. There are four types of Ginseng: Fresh, White, Red and Sun Ginseng. There are two major sources; Eastern Asia (mainly Korea) and North America.
The active compounds in Panax ginseng are believed to be steroid-like components called ginsenosides. It has been demonstrated to have a stimulating effect on the pituitary gland to increase the secretion of gonadotropins. In Chinese medicine it is used to quickly restore homeostasis (balance) reducing the effect of aging and enhance physical, sexual and mentalperformance whilst increasing energy and resistance to the harmful effect of stress - and for these reasons it is often used to help men with impotence and sexual problems, and is a good general tonic.
Ginseng is a sweet tonic herb that stimulates and relaxes the nervous system and encourages the secretion of hormones, improves stamina, lowers blood sugar as well as cholesterol levels and increases resistance to disease. It is traditionally associated with stimulating sexual function and increasing energy. It is an effective alternative for treating male erectile dysfunction.
It contains at least 18 triterpenoid saponins, called ginsenosides or panaxosides and they are glycosides of oleanolic acid, 20-S-protopanaxdiol, ginseng polysaccharides (panaxans), pectin, free sugar, vitamins B1, B2, B12, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, choline, fats, minerals and polyacetylenes.
Keen to search for Ginseng? Get it from Korea! If you don’t get it please try Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) an alternative of Ginseng in India as it is called Indian Ginseng.
Safety precautions and warnings: The common adaptogen ginsengs are generally considered to be relatively safe. It may worsen the side effects of stimulants such as coffee, and should best be avoided when consuming alcohol. Not normally used by pregnant women, children, people suffering from depression, high blood pressure, anxiety or any acute inflammatory disease. Excess may cause headaches, restlessness, high blood pressure and nausea. Those who take medicines for the disorders related to central nervous system, hormone dependent illness, heart disease, BP, diabetes etc. must adjust their doses as per the advice of the doctor as Ginseng may interact with the medicines and stimulate its effects.
Punamchand
25/4/12
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