Ginseng: The Mystical Healer

Ginseng is the most widely available herbal supplement today.
Many people believe the ginseng plant has mystical healing
powers and health benefits. Ginseng's original name was "man
root" since the ginseng root resembles the shape of a human
body. Ancient Chinese doctrines state that a plant that
resembles a human body part will have a healing effect on that
body part. Therefore it is believed ginseng is able to restore
harmony to the entire body.

Ginseng is a slow growing herb, which consists of a light
colored root, a single stalk and long oval green leaves.
Ginseng contains complex carbohydrates called saponins or
ginsengsines. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and
anti-cancer elements. For years, the Chinese have used ginseng
as an energy tonic. Today, the western world is exploring its
benefits in treating stress and levels of mental lucidity.

Russian research has found ginseng stimulates physical and
mental activity in tired and weak individuals. It was also
found to help with balance. Asian research has found that
ginseng helps mental improvement, eliminates anemia, and helps
prevent diabetes, neurosis, coughs, tuberculosis and asthma. It
was also found to strengthen the gastrointestinal system and
help with liver regeneration. It is even able to reduce the
effects of alcohol and decrease hangovers. People taking
regular ginseng were found to be able to handle higher levels
of stress on both an emotional and physical level.

It is advised to stop taking ginseng if you experience side
effects such as a rash or diarrhea, or if you develop a fever.
People using warfarin, a blood thinner, should consult their
physician and be monitored.

If you are interested in trying ginseng, the best supplements
to buy are those which have not been subjected to excessive
processing, thereby rendering them ineffective. Also, make sure
you purchase authentic ginseng products since wide variations in
quality exist today. It was found 15% of ginseng products
contained no ginseng when tested. Your best guarantee of
quality would be to purchase the whole root.

There is tradition, folklore, and research which support the
healing and health benefits of ginseng. It also has experienced
safe use through the years. There has been more modern research
done on ginseng than on any other herb. In fact, today athletic
performance experts as well as the medical community are
studying it. Although it is best known and successful at
boosting the immune system, improving mental function, and
enhancing the ability to deal with stress, there are still
studies being done to determine what other areas ginseng can be
beneficial.

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