Ginseng is a plant consisting of a light-colored root, a relatively long stem, and oval-shaped green leaves. There are 11 species of ginseng, all of which belong to the genus Panax.
The name ginseng is used to refer to American ginseng and Asian or Korean ginseng, but the actual ginseng only belongs to the genus Panax, so other types, such as Siberian or Indian ginseng, have different characteristics.
Benefits of ginseng
Ginseng is used in folk medicine for many health conditions, but there is still a need for studies to prove the effectiveness of ginseng as a nutritional supplement, but studies and scientific evidence indicate that ginseng has the following health benefits:
energy boost
It helps in increasing physical and mental energy, as a study showed that ginseng helps cancer patients, who are undergoing treatment only, to overcome fatigue problems, and it also helps in fatigue and exhaustion problems in women with multiple sclerosis or multiple sclerosis.
mental functions
Ginseng stimulates brain cells, increases concentration and cognitive functions, and improves the mental and mental performance of Alzheimer's patients.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
It appears that taking ginseng may help improve lung function and some symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
It was found that ginseng helps reduce inflammatory markers and protect against oxidative stress.
Improves mood
Ginseng reduces stress.
Helps lose weight
It suppresses appetite, increases metabolism and burns fat.
Helps treat sexual problems
As it seems that eating red Korean ginseng powder helps with erection problems, increases sexual desire in postmenopausal women, and improves the enjoyment of sexual relations.
Some types of creams that contain ginseng are used for premature ejaculation.
Strengthens the immune system
Where it helps the body to resist diseases and infections, some studies have indicated that ginseng extracts have antibacterial, bacterial and antiviral properties. It also helps prevent a cold or the flu, but has no effect on relieving the symptoms or duration of the disease.
Lowers blood sugar
Several studies have shown that American ginseng reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, by affecting insulin production in the pancreas and improving insulin resistance, but there is still a need for more studies on the effectiveness of ginseng in treating diabetes.
Cancer prevention
Researchers indicate that ginseng has strong anti-cancer properties as a result of its ability to inhibit the growth of tumors, which is due to its ability to strengthen the cells and mechanisms of the immune system.
Reducing period symptoms
Some reports indicate that ginseng may help relieve the appearance and severity of annoying menstrual symptoms, such as hot flashes, sweating, moodiness, depression, vaginal dryness, lack of sexual desire, insomnia, and others.
Unproven uses for ginseng
Ginseng is also used in some scientifically unproven cases that need studies to prove its effectiveness, such as:
Memory loss associated with age.
breast cancer.
Infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, such as bronchitis.
Heart failure.
Gallbladder disease.
Bad breath.
Hypertension.
Skin wrinkles.
Stress and depression.
Anemia.
Stomach infections and other digestive problems.
fluid retention
Convulsion
Joint and nerve pain.
Signs of aging.Ginseng is a plant consisting of a light-colored root, a relatively long stem, and oval-shaped green leaves. There are 11 species of ginseng, all of which belong to the genus Panax.
The name ginseng is used to refer to American ginseng and Asian or Korean ginseng, but the actual ginseng only belongs to the genus Panax, so other types, such as Siberian or Indian ginseng, have different characteristics.
Benefits of ginseng
Ginseng is used in folk medicine for many health conditions, but there is still a need for studies to prove the effectiveness of ginseng as a nutritional supplement, but studies and scientific evidence indicate that ginseng has the following health benefits:
energy boost
It helps in increasing physical and mental energy, as a study showed that ginseng helps cancer patients, who are undergoing treatment only, to overcome fatigue problems, and it also helps in fatigue and exhaustion problems in women with multiple sclerosis or multiple sclerosis.
mental functions
Ginseng stimulates brain cells, increases concentration and cognitive functions, and improves the mental and mental performance of Alzheimer's patients.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
It appears that taking ginseng may help improve lung function and some symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
It was found that ginseng helps reduce inflammatory markers and protect against oxidative stress.
Improves mood
Ginseng reduces stress.
Helps lose weight
It suppresses appetite, increases metabolism and burns fat.
Helps treat sexual problems
As it seems that eating red Korean ginseng powder helps with erection problems, increases sexual desire in postmenopausal women, and improves the enjoyment of sexual relations.
Some types of creams that contain ginseng are used for premature ejaculation.
Strengthens the immune system
Where it helps the body to resist diseases and infections, some studies have indicated that ginseng extracts have antibacterial, bacterial and antiviral properties. It also helps prevent a cold or the flu, but has no effect on relieving the symptoms or duration of the disease.
Lowers blood sugar
Several studies have shown that American ginseng reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, by affecting insulin production in the pancreas and improving insulin resistance, but there is still a need for more studies on the effectiveness of ginseng in treating diabetes.
Cancer prevention
Researchers indicate that ginseng has strong anti-cancer properties as a result of its ability to inhibit the growth of tumors, which is due to its ability to strengthen the cells and mechanisms of the immune system.
Reducing period symptoms
Some reports indicate that ginseng may help relieve the appearance and severity of annoying menstrual symptoms, such as hot flashes, sweating, moodiness, depression, vaginal dryness, lack of sexual desire, insomnia, and others.
Unproven uses for ginseng
Ginseng is also used in some scientifically unproven cases that need studies to prove its effectiveness, such as:
Memory loss associated with age.
breast cancer.
Infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, such as bronchitis.
Heart failure.
Gallbladder disease.
Bad breath.
Hypertension.
Skin wrinkles.
Stress and depression.
Anemia.
Stomach infections and other digestive problems.
fluid retention
Convulsion
Joint and nerve pain.
Signs of aging.