Go Go Go With Ginseng!!
- Sally Cross
- Apr 7, 2022
- 2 min read
Asian and American Ginseng (Panax ginseng, Panax quinquefolius)
By Natural Change with Sally Cross, Natural Health, Herbal & Menopause Coach.
Ginseng is a highly valued medicinal plant consumed worldwide for its tonic effects. Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for 5000 years, it is universally considered a tonic for improved energy and well-being.
Benefits of ginseng:
Increases vitality, stamina & performance.
As an adaptogen, it improves the ability to withstand stress by acting on the hypothalamus-pituitary- adrenal cortex (HPA) axis, calms the nervous system and reduces chronic stress.
Restores and strengthens the body’s immune response.
Improves immune function against colds, flu & infections.
Improves cognitive function; memory, mental agility, alertness, concentration & learning.
Relieves anxiety and depression.
Relieves debility and reduces physical & mental fatigue.
Anti-inflammatory properties.
Alleviates neuralgia.
Improves bifida strains and inhibition of clostridia strains in human intestinal flora.
Alleviates digestive complaints & encourages a healthy appetite.
Enhances mood, reduces irritability.
Improves haemoglobin uptake & cardiac function.
Improves sleep quality, relieves insomnia.
Reduces restlessness & encourages relaxation.
Addresses sexual dysfunction; impotence, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction and improves sperm count.
Promotes production of moisture in the body.
Used in the treatment of endometriosis, PCOS, menopause symptoms, vaginal dryness and atrophy.
Beneficial in convalescence, improves recovery from infection, especially chronic bronchitis, asthma, COPD & dyspnea.
Decreases systolic blood pressure & used in congested heart failure.
Regulates glucose/blood sugar in non-insulin dependant diabetes & enhances insulin sensitivity.
Improves HDL cholesterol levels & metabolism.
Anti-oxidant activity.
Prevents cancer and encourages growth of normal cells.
It is essential to source a high quality product, as in some cases ‘fillers’ are used, which can have negative effects on health.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Always seek the advice of your Primary Health Care Provider and a qualified Herbalist before taking any Herbal Remedies, as they can be contra-indicated in various health conditions and with other medications.
Ginseng is particularly contra-indicated in acute asthma, excessive menstruation, nose bleeds, acute infections, pregnancy, pre & post surgery.
Avoid concurrent use with anti-depressants, stimulants eg caffeine, amphetamines or blood thinning medications (anti-coagulants) eg Warfarin.
Ginseng may be contra-indicated with other medications and health conditions, always seek professional advice.
The information provided on this site is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. Please also do your own research.
Sources from: Dr. Aviva Romm, Professor Kerry Bone & Simon Mills.
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