Product Description
Ginseng Root – panax quinquefolium, has a long and illustrious history as one of the finest herbal tonics that one can take. Like its oriental cousin – Panax Ginseng, or its Siberian relative – Eleutherococcus Senticoccus, it is one of the few herbs that can truly be called an adaptogen. An adaptogen, as defined by L.I. Breckman and I.V. Dardymov of the former Soviet Union, possesses a normalizing influence, increases resistance to the adverse influences of a wide range of factors, and causes minimal disorder in the physiological functioning of an organism. 1 Ginseng Rt is quite capable of fulfilling these conditions. Recent research has shown Ginseng to be of benefit in normalizing blood sugar levels – whether they be low(hypoglycemia) or high(diabetes). Likewise, it has helped normalize blood pressure, raising both low blood pressure, and lowering high blood pressure.. In addition, it will help to regulate the ratio of white and red blood cells in the body, stimulate the endocrine system, and help maintain proper levels of hormones in the blood. It has been used for depression, to help increase endurance in athletes, and to combat stress and fatigue. Additional effects include a pronounced tonic effect in cardiovascular disorders, such as rheumatic heart disease, and the buildup of plaque(atherosclerosis). It will help lower serum cholesterol, and inhibit the uptake of cholesterol from foods in our diet. One of the most encouraging findings suggests that the ginsenosides found in Ginseng will help achieve “re-differentiation” of cancer cells – that is, it helps to change the cancerous cell back to normal. However, one should not look upon Ginseng as a cure-all for this condition. Finally, for those who have cancer, and receive radiation/chemotherapy, it has been found to substantially reduce the effects of radiation- nausea ,hair loss, weakness, etc. Ginseng’s remarkable benefits are attributed to the wide array of bio-chemicals found in the roots. These substances are called ginsenosides – a complex carbohydrate molecule containing a sugar and an alcohol/phenol component. There are at least six primary and seven secondary ginsenosides as well as arabinose, camphor, mucilage, resins, starches, vitamins B1, B2, Iron, phosphorus, manganese, Cobalt, Copper Sulphur and Germanium. As with most herbs, the therapeutic benefit stems from not just the active ingredients – the ginsenosides, but the synergistic balance of all the minerals and associated compounds.