Ginseng belongs to panax genus family and grows in cooler climates
. Its two common names are Panax ginseng and Chinese ginseng. Each type of ginseng is thought to have unique healing properties according to traditional Chinese medicine. American ginseng is said to have cooling properties in it which is used for treating respiratory tract disorders and fever. Asian ginseng is said to have heating properties which is used for circulation improvement. Ginseng has active compounds which are believed to be like steroid compounds and is called ginsenosides.
Benefits of ginseng:
-> It is effective for treating coughs and colds.
-> It is useful for headache, backache, rheumatism, gout, stress and double vision.
-> It is effective in diseases like anemia and diabetes.
-> It is useful for normalizing menstruation and easy childbirth for women.
-> It is useful against periodontal disease.
-> It is useful for enhancing memory.
-> It reduces physical and emotional stress.
-> It stimulates the immune system.
-> It helps reduce cholesterol levels and has anti clogging properties.
-> It controls blood sugar levels and helps in controlling diabetes.
-> It is also an antioxidant and helps in cancer.
-> It protects the liver from the effects of toxins, alcohol and drugs.
-> It helps in Intestinal absorption of nutrients and minimizes cell damage from radiation.
It is recommended to take a dosage of 500 to 1500 milligrams per day for long term benefits. For therapeutic usage a dosage of 2000 milligrams is recommended. But it is always better to take an advice of a professional as it also has many side effects.