Ginseng

Ginseng

Both American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) roots are taken orally as adaptogens, aphrodisiacs, nourishing stimulants, and in the treatment of type II diabetes, as well as for sexual dysfunction in men...

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The combination of American Ginseng and Astragalus may increase the aggressive energy and defensive energy of the body.

Astragalus products are commonly taken during the cold and flu season.

Ginseng is known in the orient as the “king of herbs” since it is the most powerful adaptogenic herb which brings the body into balance.

A decoction of ½ oz. of the root, boiled in tea or soup and taken every morning, is commonly held a remedy for consumption and other diseases.

In Western medicine, it is considered a mild stomachic tonic and stimulant, useful in loss of appetite and in digestive affections that arise from mental and nervous exhaustion.'

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Tienchi Ginseng is a key dietary support to optimize circulation and to enhance defense system balance.

Widely used by Chinese doctors who are known to hail Tienchi Ginseng as the 'Miracle Root for Preservation of Health,' and because of its isotonic properties, botanists have classified it as an adaptogen.

Scientists have found Tienchi to contain two important constituents: saponins and flavonoids. Saponins, the primary active substance of ginseng, are known as ginsenosides, of which there are many.

Flavonoids, or bioflavonoids, play a major role in nutrition.

While most ginsengs are deemed to be either yin or yang in action, Tienchi is considered to be neutral.

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American Ginseng is a traditional vitality herb used by the Native Americans.

It has many properties similar to the popular herb Korean Ginseng.

Product Q&A Q. Is American Ginseng the most effective type of Ginseng for an athlete? A. No. Korean White Ginseng has a higher percentage of Central Nervous System stimulating ginsenosides than does American Ginseng. This leads one to conclude it would be more effective than American Ginseng.

Q. Does American Ginseng disrupt sleep? A. American Ginseng is an adaptogenic herb and can act as a stimulant or as a depressant. American Ginseng, according to the Chinese is a cooling herb and will have more of a tendency to calm the Central Nervous System than its relative, Korean White Ginseng.

FUNCTIONS Tonifies qi, harmonizes stomach, strengthens spleen, and dispels moisture.

INDICATIONS Traditional: Affliction by wind and cold in those with gastrointestinal weakness or injury caused by excessive eating of raw and cold food; marked by food stagnancy in the stomach, fever and chills resembling malaria, sensations of heavy- headedness and dizziness, and spasms in arms and legs.

Dampness and heat in deficient persons or the elderly; marked by anorexia.

Parasitic worms in children who have alternating fever and chills.

Modern: Common cold accompanied by gastrointestinal weakness, alimentary disorders occurring when acclimatizing to a new environment, malaria, parasitic worms in children, and indigestion.

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The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Eleuthero root 'As tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility or declining capacity for work and concentration, also during convalescence.

Contraindications: High blood pressure.'

'Daily dosage: 2 - 3 g of root; equivalent preparations.

Mode of Administration: Powdered or cut root for teas, as well as aqueous-alcoholic extracts for internal use.

Duration of Administration: Generally up to 3 months.

A repeated course is feasible.'

'Actions: In various stress models, e.g., immobilization test and coldness test, the endurance of rodents was enhanced.

With healthy volunteers, the lymphocyte count, especially that of T-lymphocytes, increased following intake of fluidextracts.'

'Siberian ginseng' is actually not ginseng per se, but has very similar properties and is therefore used in the same way as ginseng.

Eleuthero is a proven stress fighter.

Taking the herb has been shown to boost the body's capacity to handle stresses ranging from heat exposure to extreme exertion.

Eleuthero also has been shown to boost disease resistance and overall energy level.

In a remarkable series of Russian studies in the 1960s, 100 healthy adults, ages 19 to 72, given Eleuthero, increased their ability to perform physical labor, withstand motion sickness, and work with speed and precision despite being surrounded by noise. They could also proofread documents more accurately than those who had not been given Eleuthero, and more readily adapted heat, high altitudes, and low-oxygen environments.

Eleuthero's eleutherosides and complex polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules) function as an adaptogen.

Eleuthero optimizes the adrenal secretion of stress-fighting hormones.

Eleuthero has been shown to enhance mental acuity and physical endurance without the let down that comes with caffeinated products.

There is little doubt that Eleuthero can heighten mental alertness and improve concentration.

It may be helpful in the early stages of Alzheimer's.

Eleuthero has been shown to improve the muscular use of oxygen, enabling longer aerobic exercise and quicker recovery.

It can relieve chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

Chinese herbal tradition has Eleuthero as a defense against colds and flu.

A recent Russian study of 13,000 auto workers given Eleuthero one winter showed that participants developed 40% fewer respiratory tract infections than they had in previous winters.

Eleuthero also helps the liver detoxify harmful toxins.

Animal studies have shown hepatoprotective action against chemotherapeutic agents, ethanol, sodium barbital, and tetanus toxoid.

Russia studies have confirmed that the use of eleuthero for people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer alleviates side effects and helps bone marrow recover more quickly.

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Used as a tea, decoction, extract, tincture, food additive and supplement.

Chinese Ren Shen, 'root of heaven,' Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng, is native to Manchuria and Korea and is cultivated in China, Korea and Japan.

The ginseng plant requires 5-7 years to mature from seed.

Ginseng has a sweetly aromatic flavour.

Its root has long been regarded by the Chinese as a panacea for illness, though it was usually used by them in a prophylactic (preventive) rather than a curative manner.

Many Native American tribes used American ginseng, Panax quinquefolia.

Medicinal uses ranged from digestive disorders to sexual problems.

The Chinese began to use American ginseng after it was imported during the 1700s.

The traditional applications in China are somewhat different from those for Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng), American ginseng being considered a better stomachic.

The type and ratio of ginsenosides are somewhat different in American and Asian ginseng, but not radically different.

Pharmacologically, ginseng is nonspecific in its effects and is capable of a normalizing action irrespective of the pathological situation.

Ginseng's ginsenosides are believed to increase energy, counter the effects of stress, and enhance intellectual and physical performance.

Thirteen ginsenosides have been identified in Asian ginseng. Ginsenosides Rgl and Rbl have received the most attention. Other constituents include the panaxans, which help lower blood sugar, and the polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules), which support immune function.

Numerous double-blind studies have confirmed Chinese tradition, objectively demonstrating Asian ginseng's ability to lower blood sugar, reduce fatigue and stress, and support the normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the hormonal stress system of the body.

Ginseng's support of the brain's production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) appears to improve mental performance, learning, and memory and sensory awareness, exactly as Chinese tradition has always maintained.

The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs, reflecting the opinion of modern scientific herbalism, recommends Ginseng root [Panax ginseng] 'As tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, for declining capacity for work and concentration, also during convalescence.'

'Daily dosage: 1 - 2 g of root; equivalent preparations.

Mode of Administration: Cut root for teas, powder and galenical preparations for internal use.

Duration of Administration: Generally up to 3 months.

A repeated course is feasible.'

'In China, both varieties [Asian Panax ginseng & American Panax quinquefolia] are used particularly for dyspepsia, vomiting and nervous disorders....

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The Chinese, who have one of the longest life expectancies of any of the world's cultures, have used ginseng root for more than 5,000 years to promote good health.

Directions: For a Perfect Cup of Tea, Bring fresh, cold water to a boil. Pour over a bag of Ginseng and steep 4-5 minutes to desired strength. Squeeze bag gently and remove. Hot or iced, this is a sublime thirst quencher.

American Ginseng is similar to its Asian cousin, Korean Ginseng.

Both varieties are considered true Panax Ginseng types.

It was introduced to early American settlers by Native Americans and soon became a major export commodity to the Far East.

American Ginseng is derived from 4 to 5 year-old high quality cultivated Wisconsin ginseng roots and are especially high in ginsenosides (5% minimum), the active measurable components in ginseng.

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American Ginseng is cool! Health, according to the Chinese philosophy, is maintained by balancing opposites called 'Yin' and 'Yang'.

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) is characterized as yin - cooling, soothing and restoring.

Thus traditionally believed to be ideal for those who are constitutionally yang or hot - the active, agitated, and stressed.

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American Ginseng (Panax Quinquefolium) is considered and adaptogen and general tonic that may be helpful for stress; fatigue; immune system strength; lowering cholesterol; depression; stamina; protect cells from radiation; CNS stimulant; regulates adrenal glands; nervous exhaustion; gastrointestinal motility and improve physical performance.

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