Panax ginseng or Panax quinquefolium. A plant with an aromatic root used in Chinese herbal remedies.
An herb with a root that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects.
both the Siberian and Korean forms of this powerful root have been used for centuries to increase mental and physical stamina, endurance, appetite, and vigor. Guar gum: the leaves and seeds are used as a traditional diet aid which assist in absorbing liquids and reducing serum cholesterol levels.
folk and herbal medicine isolated from the roots of Panax ginseng.
Extracts from roots of ginseng plants (genus Panax) contain ginsenosides (types of saponins). Used in oriental medicine as a tonic. Claimed to enhance circulation, heart contraction and revitalization. Believed to reduce stress and fatigue in humans. Very water soluble. Commercial source: Panax Ginseng Extract, available in oriental food stores, consists of a water extract from red ginseng roots that is nicely packaged as ten separate 10-ml vials intended for full-strength human consumption or dilution in other drinks. This commercial extract, when diluted to 1/50th full strength, appears to be a potent disrupter of locomotor reflexes in Lumbriculus. Ginsenosides, obtained from water extracts from actual ginseng roots, have potent effects on Lumbriculus blood vessel pulsation rates (S. Wong, personal communication).
Is good for body balance and endurance; A Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Ginseng is known as an "adaptogen." Possible benefits are: helps body withstand stress, enhances physical and mental performance and endurance, helps alleviate colds and infection, improves overall health, normalizes body functions, increases energy and prevents heart disease by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure.
Any of 22 different deciduous plants that are native to Southeast Asia; used for many rejuvenating and healing properties.
(Herb root) Invigorating, tones and rejuvenates.
Source Liquid or powder from ginseng root. Purpose Contains anti-wrinkle properties, extremely good skin conditioner, cleanser and rejuvenator.
aromatic root of ginseng plants
Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers
It stimulates the entire body to overcome stress, fatigue, and weakness. It is especially good for mental Fatiuge because it stimulates and improves brain cells. Ginseng has a very beneficial effect on the heart and circulation. It is used to normalize blood pressure, reduce blood cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis. It acts as an antidote to various types of drugs and toxic chemicals, and is said to protect the body against radiation. It works to improve vision and hearing, and help to check irritability. It is also claimed to slow down the aging process. Basically, it is a cure all herb.It contains vitamin A and E. It also contains thiamine, ribofloavin, B12, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, silicon, potassium, manganese, magnesium, sulphur, and tin.
There are two species of ginseng: Oriental ginseng ( Panax ginseng) and American ginseng ( Panax quinquefolium). Both contain compounds that work on the pituitary-adrenal axis to increase resistance to stress and to affect metabolism, skin and muscle tone, and hormonal balance. Oriental ginseng is more of a stimulant and can raise blood pressure in some humans. The oriental ginseng strengthens the immune system and increases the body's ability to deal with fatigue and stress.
Highly prized Oriental herb reputed to give long life. Increases hormone production, improves heart rate, regulates blood pressure, improves sexual function and increases vitality.
The oldest and most beneficial herb in the world. Helps normalize and adjust the body restoring and regulating natural immune response. It is thought of as a universal cure all that promote longevity in general. Aids treatment for cardiovascular disorders, is able to benefit deep hormone balance for both men and women, helps aid gastric ulcers, has an insulin like affect on sugar regulation, stimulates the immune system, works as an antioxidant, assists memory, concentration, alertness, improved learning ability, helps with stress and offers long term mental and psychological benefits.
Plant root with antioxidant capabilities that promotes vitality and may have value in the body's response to stress, etc.
An herb believed to enhance physical and mental endurance, increase energy, reduce cholesterol, to support adrenal function, to reduce stress and regulate blood sugar.
A group of plants that provides adaptogenic effects by promoting healthy energy levels and reducing mental fatigue and tiredness.
Promotes energy, stamina, and endurance, and supports sexual function by stimulating the production of nitric oxide.
Ginseng is called the king of herbs and is used to promote the body's use of energy. It helps strengthen the immune system, the lungs, the metabolism, and helps combat stress and fatigue. For more information, see our in-depth description of ginseng. Meridians Chinese medicine relies on meridians--highways through which the body's Qi flows For example, if the liver has an excess of Qi, which causes anger and agitation, it must be reduced and redirected; if the lungs do not have enough Qi, excess Qi from other parts of the body must be redirected to the lungs so the patient's vital energy is enhanced and congestion reduced. See also: Qi
Increases stamina and vitality, stress reliever
An adaptogen that aids the body in dealing with stress, weakness and fatigue. Also thought to improve memory, concentration and learning.
woods-grown American ginseng is planted in its natural habitat and monitored but has no fertilizers or fungicides applied to it. The panacea herb of ancient China. Excellent for people over 50 to improve vital energy, sexual energy, and enhance digestive powers. Often blended with other herbs in formulas. American ginseng is more supportive to the adrenals and not as stimulating as Chinese ginseng. Its use is more appropriate for young people and can be taken for longer periods of time (up to several months). Useful in horses to calm nervous animals.
three main types: Chinese or Korean, Siberian, and American. Siberian is really Eleutherococcus, a different plant. All are slight stimulants, with the Chinese/Korean the strongest. Typical dose: 500mg.
A family of herbs with adaptogenic properties affecting energy. Some ginsengs have shown to have mental enhancing effects. Studies suggest that ginseng extract can improved learning and retention processes.
any of several medicinal plants of the genus Panax, found in East Asia and North America.
Highly prized Oriental herb reputed to give long life. Increases hormone production, heart rate, regulate blood pressure, improve sexual function and increase vitality. landulars - Supplements derived from animal glands which may boost human gland function.
a root; increases energy and strengthens the body
Sweet licorice-flavoured chinese root with medicinal properties.
The Chinese name for this sweet licorice-flavored root means "human-shaped root." Often used in teas, ginseng has been credited over the centuries for being everything from a restorative to an aphrodisiac.
a general term for a variety of natural chemical plant extracts derived from the family Araliaceae; extract contains ginsenosides and other chemicals that may influence human physiology.
The Chinese ascribe such medicinal power to this spindle-shaped...
Both the Asian and American forms of ginseng enhance libido and copulatory performance. In addition, it enhances energy, vitality, mood, and well-being.
A native Chinese herb used for thousands of years to help restore balance. Ginseng is one of the oldest herbs in human history. There are three types of ginseng: Panax Ginseng, American Ginseng and Korean/Asiatic Ginseng.
Panax is a genus of 11 species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, in the family Araliaceae. They grow in the Northern Hemisphere in eastern Asia (mostly Korea, northern China, and eastern Siberia) and North America, typically in cooler climates; Panax vietnamensis, discovered in Vietnam, is the southernmost ginseng found. Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides.
