Ginseng

GENERAL INFORMATION Korea's oldest export product, Ginseng is revered throughout the Far East as the king of herbal medicines. Koreans regard the herb as a 'cure-all', claiming that it aids against a multitude of ailments ranging from insomnia and toothache right up to the ability to prolong life itself. It is used here-the acknowledged prime source of the world's best Ginseng-as a general tonic, with much symbolic value placed in the appearance of the root itself. For, in resembling the shape of a human body, the Ginseng root is seen as a panacea for most, if not all, human medical problems (the Chinese character for 'Gin' literally ...  Read the complete review

Ginseng has been used as a Chinese remedy for some 5000 years. It is credited with having many beneficial effects from curing tiredness to being an aphrodisiac, but this later result is probably because it relieves the first symptom. Most commonly it is used as a general tonic or a “pick me up”. Most herbalists would recommend that if you wanted just a general tonic that you should take a months course of 60mg in the form of tablets or capsules. For other illnesses I would recommend that you consult a herbalist. Many GP’s now recognise that ginseng has definite properties as a stimulant and as a general tonc. ...  Read the complete review

Ginseng is traditionally used to increase energy and Increases mental endurance, it is also known to be used for other benefits such as adjusting the body to stressfull situations and enhancing sexual desire. Ginseng means "root of man" because the root of the plant resembles the shape of a human body. Ginseng has had no serious side effects ever reported and is beleived to be safe for long-term use. I have been taking ginseng for about a year and think it is great, I lead a very hectic life-style with two young children, dashing them to and fro from school to playschool and back again etc. and have found this is a great herb that ...  Read the complete review

Ginseng is an excellent supplement, but you do need to know what you are doing before you rush out and buy some. There is korean ginseng, chinese ginseng, asian ginseng, red ginseng, white ginseng, panax ginseng.... the choise is bewildering. The again, you can get it in powder, root, old root, paste, tablets, tea and liquid. Chinese medecine uses it for diabetes, fatigue, cancer, and a whole range of maladies. The problem is that ginseng consists of ginsenosides. there have been over 30 of these identified, and different ginsengs have different ginsenosides in them. for xeample, one sedates and calms, whilst another stimulates and raises ...  Read the complete review