Ginseng : The Wonder Herb

Ginseng is one of the most wildly popular and misconstrued herbs on the planet. People claim ginseng to have all sorts of properties and side effects. Some Bennefits of consuming ginseng might be:

1. Boosts immune system

2. aids digestion and clenses the digestive track

3. improves the mind and balance

4. helps the body cope with stress from people and the environment

5. improves circulation and cardiovascular health in lower doses

6. increases ability to sleep deaper and to dream more intenserly

7. may cure some cancers

8. many other rumors are floating around about ginseng


why you might not want to take ginseng

1. it doesnt go well with other herbs and drugs because it tends to interact with things

2. some people abuse is and though it is fairly safe abusing a nervous drug may increase the risk of epilepsy, insomia, ibs for people who have had previous intestinal problems, seisures increas, strokes increase, and the list goes on, though is highly controversial

3. different species of ginseng actually differ medecinally for example wild ginseng has a higher tanin concentration then domesticated ginseng and may feel harsh and a bit more stimulating for some people. American ginseng is said by some to have higher concentrations of environmental toxins than the asian varieties

4. the ginseng market namely a good ginseng root sells for thousands of dollars is endangering this amazing and health giving plant. this is a problem because ginseng is slow growing and with its eradication is in most of the world including america an herbal deforestation

5. ancient herbalists have long said that ginseng works best when really needed and if you are healthy they would point you to simpler herbs like garlic for regulation and safe non stimulating use

6. the list goes on


to conclude ginseng is cool!


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