The root from the plant Panax ginseng has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years in connection with a variety of conditions. Do not confuse Panax with Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), which is not a true ginseng. • Antioxidant benefits for people with heart disorders • Lowers blood-sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes • Boosts immune system • Improves effectiveness of antibiotics • Lowers high blood pressure • Protects the liver • Improve thinking and memory • Protects against high cholesterol If there is such a thing as an all-around supplement, then ginseng is it. In fact, it is used for so many conditions, that it is considered by many to be a “quality of life” product that can help both healthy and ill patients. In Traditional Chinese Medicine ginseng is prized because it improves circulation and increases blood supply, increases yang energy, helps recovery from illness, and stimulates the body. Panax ginseng is an adaptogenic herb. Adaptogens protect the body against stress and help restore homeostasis. Homeostasis is a property of cells and tissues to control its internal conditions to stabilize functioning and restore health. Examples of homeostasis include maintaining a constant blood pressure and regulating the internal temperature to around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Panax ginseng contains many active substances, the most important of which are ginsenosides. Ginsenosides’ underlying mechanism of action is similar to that for steroid hormones and act on seemingly every organ in the body. |
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