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 Ginseng has been used for thousands of years to improve the overall health of human beings. In the first Chinese book of herbs, the Pen Tsao Ching (The Classic of Herbs), written by the famous Emperor Shen Nung to whom the discovery of tea was attributed, ginseng was recommended for enlightening the mind and increasing wisdom. Ginseng was taken as a tonic for the whole body and believed to cure lethargy, arthritis, impotence, senility, and many other conditions. In terms of modern scientific research, ginseng is known to be an adaptogen—substances that assist the body in restoring itself to health and work without side effects even if the recommended dose is widely exceeded. Ginseng, due to its adaptogens effects, is widely used to lower cholesterol, increase energy and endurance, reduce fatigue and effects of stress, and prevent infections. A limited study performed March 2000 at the University of Toronto showed ginseng could lower blood sugar 20% more than placebo, thus helping people with diabetes. Ginseng is one of the most effective anti-aging supplements, alleviating degeneration of the blood system, and increasing mental and physical capacity. Other important benefits of ginseng is its support in cancer treatment and effects on sports performance. Natural Medley’s Ginseng is 100 percent American ginseng so it has "cooling" properties which make it valuable for fever and respiratory tract disorders. A study examined 323 people who had at least two colds in the prior year. Participants were instructed to take two capsules per day over four months. The mean number of colds per person was lower, the proportion of subjects with two or more colds during the four-month period was significantly lower, as were the total cold symptoms. View Ginseng label Back to Ginseng home page. |
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