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Ginseng

Also Known As : American ginseng, Asian ginseng, Canadian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean ginseng, Oriental ginseng, Radix ginseng
Technical Name : Panax ginseng
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has sweetly aromatic flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Ginseng can be used in energy drinks or herbal teas in small amounts.
  2. Dried ginseng root is used to brew and make Ginseng tea.

Common names and forms

  1. Ginseng Extract
  2. Panax Ginseng
  3. Panx Ginseng

Description

Ginseng is a chinese perennial herb that has five leaflets on each leaf, scarlet berries, and an aromatic root which is used in herbal medicine especially in eastern Asia. Ginseng has a circular growing leaves around root of plant. It contain yellow-green, umbrella-shaped flowers. The flowers produce red, berry-like fruits that are born between June and July.Extract obtained from ginseng is called ginseng extract.

Health benefits

  • Ginseng helps to stimulate physical and mental activity in people who feel weak and tired.(1)
  • It helps to lower blood sugar and helps to treat diabetes.(1)
  • It contain anti-inflammatory properties.(2)
  • It stimulates brain cells and helps to improve concentration and cognitive activities.(2)
  • It also helps with weight loss.(2)
  • Ginseng has ability to boost the immune system.(2)

Note

Excess consumption of ginseng may cause digestive problems, nervousness, irritability, blurred vision and dizziness.(3)

Resource & Links

(1,3) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262982.php

(2) https://draxe.com/nutrition/herbs/ginseng-benefits/

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