What is GINSENG?!


Question: What is GINSENG!?
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ginseng- 1!. tonic medicine: a forked aromatic root used in traditional Chinese medicine!. Ginseng is now widely used as a tonic, and is credited with stimulative and restorative powers!.

2!. medicinal plant: a plant that produces the ginseng root, found in Asia and in North America!.

plus ginseng is very bitter!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Ginseng is the most famous Chinese herb!. It is the most widely recognized plant used in traditional medicine!. Various forms of ginseng have been used in medicine for more than 7000 years!.

It is used to reduce the effects of stress, improve performance, boost energy levels, enhance memory, and stimulate the immune system!. Oriental medicine has deemed ginseng a necessary element in all their best prescriptions, and regards it as prevention and a cure!. It is said to remove both mental and bodily fatigue, cure pulmonary complaints, dissolve tumors and reduce the effects of age!.

Ginseng contains vitamins A, B-6 and the mineral Zinc, which aids in the production of thymic hormones, necessary for the functioning of the defense system!.

Studies done in China showed that ginsenosides also increase protein synthesis and activity of neurotransmitters in the brain!. Ginseng is used to restore memory, and enhance concentration and cognitive abilities, which may be impaired by improper blood supply to the brain!.

Ginseng helps to maintain excellent body functions!. Siberian ginseng has been shown to increase energy, stamina, and help the body resist viral infections and environmental toxins!. Research has shown specific effects that support the central nervous system, liver function, lung function and circulatory system!.

Animal studies have shown that ginseng extracts stimulate the production of interferons, increase natural killer cell activity, lower cholesterol and decrease triglyceride levels!. Men have used the herb to improve sexual function and remedy impotence!. Ginseng is believed to increase estrogen levels in women and is used to treat menopausal symptoms!.

It is also used for diabetes, radiation and chemotherapy protection, colds, chest problems, to aid in sleep, and to stimulate the appetite!.

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It is a slow growing perennial plant with fleshy roots!.
The roots are what is used in drinks & provide energy & is known as an adaptogen ( functions to increase resistance to stress, fatigue, etc) & an antioxidant!.

It is also known to be a male aphrodisiac!.

In drinks it is mostly used as a stimulant as a substitute for caffeine!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

It's a medicinal root used traditionally in Chinese medicine!. It doesn't taste very good and the good grades are quite expensive, so there is probably hardly any of it in the product!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

its a plant used in sodas and drinks good for anioxidate stuff and it is good for ur health good natural stuffWww@FoodAQ@Com





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