Ginseng is a plant which offers antioxidant, moisturizing and regenerating effects and originates from the northeast regions of China. Ginseng can moisturize and soften, alleviate wrinkling, activate the skin metabolism and blood circulation in the skin.
The root part of the plant is used to produce the ginseng extract, which is often used in anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, and after-sun products. A lot of cosmetics developed for creating a glossy hair, for promoting scalp circulation, and for preventing hair loss, contain a Ginseng extract.
Siberian Ginseng, American Ginseng, and Korean or Asian Ginseng are three types of herbs known as ginseng. Asian ginseng grows in northern China, Russia, and Korea. It is a perennial herb with a big main root which resembles the human body. Before it is harvested, Ginseng must be grown for at least five years. Top-quality roots have a high price and some are selling for more than $10,000. White Ginseng is unprocessed, dried ginseng root.
The steamed root of ginseng is called Red Ginseng. You will discover that Chinese herbalists think they each have their own benefits. Ginsenosides are chemicals found in Ginseng which come in different concentrations from different species of ginseng. Ginseng can be brewed, swallowed, chewed or stewed. It is always best to use a good quality root, no matter if it is taken as a lozenge, pill, tea, food, or powder. Dried ginseng root is the best way of using it.
First, cut ginseng root into dime-sized slices. Keep in mind that ginseng will slice easily after it has been warmed in the microwave for a few seconds or in the oven for a few minutes. Alternatively, you can buy ginseng root that is already sliced. These slices of ginseng can now be brewed or chewed. Swallowing and sucking slices provides a quick method of oral satisfaction and dosage. Use 3 to 9 grams of Ginseng per person, if you want to brew tea with it.
Also, double boiling is recommended. Boil herb slices slowly for about one hour, and drink as a tea on an empty stomach. You should also know that Panax Ginseng is often steamed with aconite or other herbs in order to enhance its strength. It has a warm nature and it is called red ginseng. There is also available White Ginseng. It is Panax Ginseng which is unprocessed. When the user has too much heat, milder White Ginseng is more appropriate.
It’s cooler nature won’t aggravate inflammatory or hot conditions. There are many benefits of Ginseng, especially for diabetics, because it can decrease serum cortisol levels and blood sugar. In addition, ginseng is shown to increase the lifespan of cells for an anti-aging effect. Ginseng can reduce triglyceride levels and cholesterol as well as stimulate the immune system by enhancing white blood cell and antibody functions.
Ginseng can elevate your blood pressure and for that reason, you may not want to take it if you are taking any kind of medication or you already have high blood pressure. It can also increase levels of digitalis drugs. Due to standardized extracts, Siberian Ginseng appears to have better safety.
This particular form of ginseng lowers high blood pressure and raises low blood pressure, offers antioxidant benefits, produces a mild diuretic effect and dilates coronary arteries. It is important to follow all directions on the label, because there are some side effects, especially if you take a high dose.