NATURAL HEALING

GINSENG

Ginseng (Panax ginseng [Latin]) is any one of eleven species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, belonging to the genus Panax of the family Araliaceae.
These plants grown in eastern Asia. The two major species are American ginseng (grown in the Midwest of America and exported to China) and Asian ginseng.
Asian ginseng is “warming” while American ginseng is “cooling”.

MEDICINAL USES
MENTAL ABILITY

Many studies have shown that ginseng can boost mood, improve memory, increase concentration and physical endurance, ease anxiety, and even improve test scores. It sharpens mental awareness and relieves symptoms of chronic fatigue.

STRESS RELIEVER

Ginseng is able to boost a person’s ability to handle and resist stress. Studies have also shown that ginseng injections can help raise levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and adrenaline in the body.

BLOOD & HEART

Ginseng is thought to be an adaptogen, meaning that it adapts itself as necessary to treat imbalances in the body. It helps balance blood pressure, blood sugar and hormones in both men and women. Ginseng has been shown to reduce LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels, and to increase the strength of the heart muscle itself. It can also help prevent a heart attack by lowering the heart rate and blood pressure.

CANCER

Ginseng is also an immune system booster and natural detoxifier. It helps keep the liver, adrenal glands, and thyroid healthy. There are even anti-carcinogenic compounds that are identified in ginseng. These compounds have been isolated in both the roots and leaves of the ginseng plant. Studies in South Korea and China both showed that ginseng seemed to enhance the effects of both radiation and chemotherapy.
Studies also suggest that two compounds in ginseng, ginsan and polyacetylinic alcohol help destroy lung cancer cells and slow tumor growth.