What is ginseng?
Ginseng is a small plant whose root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, due to its revitalizing properties on the body and mind.
A plant of a thousand virtues that was initially reserved for emperors and feudal landowners, ginseng became increasingly popular in Western countries as of the 18th century.
Today, ginseng is one of the most common energy-boosting natural remedies.
It is used by students, athletes, and people who need to regain energy after a convalescence for example.
What is ginseng good for?
Read on if you wish to know more about the benefits of ginseng, and how it can help you keep up with your daily life!
Ginseng benefits: a natural remedy for energy and focus
In herbal medicine, the ginseng root is used when it is 5 years of age or more, when the plant is higher in ginsenosides, the active compounds responsible for its stimulating effects.
Ginseng can be found as a dietary supplement in the form of caps or tablets, as an ingredient added to energy drinks, and as part of herbal teas and tea blends, one of the most pleasant ways to consume and enjoy ginseng!
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Along with the stimulating and revitalizing properties of ginsenosides, ginseng has numerous benefits that it owes to its high content of vitamins (B, C, and E) and minerals ((zinc, aluminum, copper, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, manganese and cobalt).
Unsurprisingly, ginseng is also one of the most potent superfoods!
In what ways can this energy-boosting root help us feel better?
- A very stimulating plant, ginseng is especially popular among students during exam preparation, as it boosts energy and improves focus and memory.
Ginseng stimulates brain function and is also a potent anti-fatigue natural remedy.
- Ginseng is also recommended in case of mental or physical exhaustion, when convalescing, and for elderly individuals.
It is also used in stress-related depression, as it helps recover physical and mental strength.
- Due to its cognition enhancing properties, ginseng is used to treat neurological disorders such as neurovegetative and cognitive disorders such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- Ginseng boosts the body’s natural defenses.
Ginsenosides boost the immune system, help prevent colds and fight the development of viruses and bacteria.
- Ginseng has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a complementary treatment for cardiovascular disorders, diabetes and for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Ginseng is also well-known for its aphrodisiac properties.
It is traditionally used to improve sexual stamina and treat such disorders as loss of libido and impotence (ED, erectile dysfunction).
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This tea blend made of spicy ginseng, mango and passion fruit is the perfect sense-awakening drink... Ginseng is undoubtedly an invigorating and revitalizing plant in all aspects!
Possible side effects and contraindications
All medicinal plants may cause herb-drug interactions.
You should always consult with your doctor before consuming plants if you take drugs or supplements, or if you have any doubts about possible drug interactions or side effects.
In particular, people with a heart condition should seek advice before consuming ginseng, as a high consumption of ginseng may cause heart palpitations, hypertension (rise in blood pressure) and insomnia.
Due to its stimulating properties, ginseng should be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and should not be consumed by children without medical advice.