Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal remedies and is claimed to have many benefits to the body.
Types of Ginseng
There are mainly three species of ginseng plants, namely Asian or Korean ginseng, American ginseng, and Siberian ginseng. American ginseng is known to contribute to Yin or feminine energy with qualities of shadow, cold, negative and female, and balances or clears up excess Yang or masculine energy in the body. East Asian or Korean ginseng promotes Yang energy which has the qualities of being hot, positive, sunshine and male. Siberian ginseng is sometimes not considered ginseng at all, since its chemical composition is very different, and is very rarely used in herbal medicine.
Powdered ginseng
Frequently, the root from any of the three varieties of ginseng (American, Asian / Korean or Siberian) is dried and can then made into powder, capsules, or a liquid tincture. Herbal combinations or formulas are also sometimes created by mixing the powdered ginseng with other powdered healthful herbs. As with all powdered herbs, powdered ginseng has more overall surface area and is thus easier for the body to digest and assimilate.
Whole Ginseng Roots
Ginseng benefits can be obtained by eating it direct. Slice ginseng into thin slices and eat it raw or lightly cooked or steamed. Because it has a little bitter taste, sometimes people add a little bit of honey with it. Taking ginseng this way, instead of in the form of an extract, is beneficial in that all the important beneficial compounds in the herb would be ingested.
Ginseng Tea
An excellent way to consume ginseng is in the form of ginseng tea. Besides good absorption, another good thing about using tea is that other useful herbs can be added to prepare the tea. For example, in China, dates, dong quai and licorice root are some of the items often added to ginseng tea. Such combined herbal teas offer synergistic health effects.
Health Benefits of Ginseng
Boost Immune System
Ginseng is very very powerful antioxidant and is widely used as a tonic to boost your immune system and as a restorative for vital energy in the body. Traditional Chinese herbal medicine also uses ginseng for the reatment of various other wide-ranging conditions like colds, respiratory tract infections, asthma, weak pulse, hypertension, diabetes, insomnia, angina, congestive heart failure, lack of appetite, rectal prolapsed and heart palpitations.
Pain Relief
There have been many claims that ginseng has calming properties and reduces everyday stress that we all encounter in our daily lives without actually harming the body. Some say that it’s analogous to the effects of alcoholic beverages but no side effects (intoxication).
Sexual Ability
Ginseng is frequently found in male enhancement products as sexual stimulant because it is thought to increase stamina and desire. It has also gained a reputation as an elixir for treatment of impotence.
Longevity
In addition, ginseng is commonly seen as a benefic in the area of gastrointestinal disorders, and also a promoter of long life.
Improve Memory
Studies show that ginseng has components of ginsenosides which can change the whole process of memory and help improve memory in stroke patients suffering from dementiathe.
Beauty
Ginseng is used as a beauty ingredient to enhance the skin and treat skin problems. It is used in natural skin care products for its toning and vitalising effects on the skin. Ginseng helps to balance the oil gland production and improves the skin texture by preventing the formation of wrinkles. Hence, it is used in skin care creams, lotions, toners, etc.
Many weight loss supplements also include ginseng due to its apparent ability to act as a thermogenic, increasing the metabolism and convert fat to muscle.
Although these claims of the health benefits of ginseng may seem very generic and have not been studied in clear quantifiable forms in laboratory experiments, most studies have registered marked improvement in energy, memory functions and performance, especially when individual has complains of tiredness and listlessness.
Of course, to achieve the desired health effects of ginseng, and to ensure the efficacy of ginseng products, top quality sources of the herb must be obtained.
Side Effects
Ginseng is, overall safe. Yet, we need to take note of possible ginseng side effects and take precautions before and during the use of the herb.
Ginseng abuse is a syndrome caused by taking ginseng misguidedly or excessively. Ginseng abuse syndrome consists of symptoms like restlessness, nausea, abdominal pain, heart palpitations, blood pressure, chest heaviness, dizziness, insomnia, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, digestive problems, edema and skin rash.
Some ginseng side effects may surface if the herb is taken together with certain medical drugs. For example, it has been found that overstimulation is caused by the usage of ginseng, due to its interaction with caffeine that the patient might be having, resulting in acute insomnia. Also, in patients with congestive heart failure, ginseng is known to react with digoxin, and exacerbate its effects. Ginseng is also known to interact with phenelzine, which is an antidepressant, causing a range of symptoms from manic episodes to headaches.
Hence, even though the health benefits of ginseng are indisputable, caution should be exercised regarding any possible ginseng side effects and the quality and safety of ginseng products.
Precautions
To avoid any potential undesirable ginseng side effects, some precautions are highly advisable.
For patients who are on oral prescription medications to lower blood sugar levels (Type 2 diabetes), it is important to inform their physician before commencing a regimen of ginseng containing products. This is because ginseng can potentially lower blood sugar levels, and this can get exacerbated if the patient continues to take regular prescription medicine for the condition along with ginseng products.
Since ginseng can worsen bleeding problems following invasive surgery, it is recommended that it should be discontinued prior to any abdominal or dermatology surgeries. Dental extraction, too, would be risky if a patient is on ginseng products, and hence, to avoid any ginseng side effect of excessive bleeding, ginseng is to be discontinued in this case also.
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) states that ginseng should not be taken by people with hypertension (high blood pressure) since it is likely that ginseng can have variable effects on blood pressure. Some patients experience hypertension and some experience hypotension. Do note, however, that ginseng has also been used to alleviate and treat hypertension – discretion will have to be exercised and personal choice made by the individual.
Ginseng should not be given to children. In addition, pregnant or lactating women should not use ginseng, as it may lower estrogen production.
Recommended Dosages for obtaining Ginseng Benefits
Potential ginseng benefits for diabetes were best observed when dosage taken of American ginseng was 1-3 g taken 40 minutes before a meal. This was effective in reducing blood sugar levels.
Korean ginseng, as per traditional Chinese medicine, is most beneficial taken as a tonic, with dosage followed of 2 – 8 g, which can be increased to 15 – 20 g for acute conditions. This is a great way to obtain the benefit of Korean ginseng.
Since ginseng root is hard and brittle, ideally it should be boiled / simmered for 45 minutes to extract the ginsenosides. 2 – 3 teaspoonfuls of this extract should be used per cup.
Ginseng tea is also administered for the particular variety called American ginseng which has been bought in powder form. This can be made into a refreshing tea and ingested. The recommended dosage is one half to 1 teaspoon per cup to be taken 2 – 3 times between meals.
Siberian ginseng can be taken in the recommended dosage in the powdered form of 1–2 g daily. This can be taken as capsules or mixed with water or juice. Dosage should be divided and taken two or three times per day between meals. The recommended dosage for liquid extract of Siberian ginseng is 1–2 mL twice daily.
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