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Benefits of Ginseng Ginseng is a slow growing perennial plant in the Panax genus. There are two main types of ginseng: Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). Asian ginseng is grown mainly in northern China and Korea and generally consists of Red Panax and White Ginseng. Panax Ginseng is available in two forms, White Ginseng and Red Ginseng. White ginseng is grown for four to six years, and then peeled and dried to reduce the water content to 12% or less. White Ginseng is air dried in the sun and may contain less of the therapeutic constituents. White Ginseng root has a yellowish-white color. Red ginseng is harvested after six years, is not peeled and is steam-cured, thereby giving them a glossy reddish-brown coloring. Steaming the root is thought to change its biochemical composition and also to prevent the breakdown of the active ingredients. The roots are then dried. The Red Ginseng is generally considered to be of higher potency than that of White Ginseng. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine Panax Ginseng promotes Yang energy, improves circulation, increases blood supply, revitalizes and aids recovery from weakness after illness, and stimulates the body. American Ginseng is considered to have more Yin energy, relieve stress, and increase physical and mental endurance. Ginseng has multiple health benefits. Red ginseng is traditionally associated with stimulating sexual function and increasing energy. A double-blind, crossover study of Korean red ginseng's effects on impotence showed that it can be an effective alternative for treating male erectile dysfunction. (Journal of Urology 168 (5): 20–21). Alternative Herbal Remedy for Swine Flu (HIN1) Ginseng root is used to strengthen human’s immune system with its main active ingredient, ginsenosides. It is also used to reduce effects of stress, fight diabetes, migraine, and infections, increase stamina, help recovery from illness and help women from menopausal symptoms. In Asian countries, ginseng is recommend to boost one’s immune system to combat the coming cold season and the H1N1 (Swine) Flu virus. Most experts recommend 500 to 1500 mg (milligrams) per day to see results in the long-term. However, those trying to use ginseng in a therapeutic manner should use 2000 mg per day. How to make Ginseng Tea. Ginseng tea can be made from the whole root, slices, ginseng tea cut or the ginseng tea bags. Add 5-8 slices or 1 teaspoon of ginseng tea cut, a teaspoon of powder, or one tea bag, to one cup of hot water. Allow it to steep for about 4-5 minutes or as long as you like depending on how "strong" you like the ginseng tea. The longer the ginseng simmers in the hot water, the "stronger" the tea will be. The resulting tea can be sweetened to taste. The ginseng slices can be reused a few times to prepare tea, and then it can be eaten as well. You can also slow boil ginseng root or slices for an hour and drink the tea. |
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