Benefits
NB: Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is the BEST
- Boost energy, vitality and maintain feelings
- Boosts immune system
- Lower blood sugar and cholesterol
- Reduce stress and promotes relaxation
- Manages sexual dysfunction in men by decreasing premature ejaculation and increase performance
- Rich in antioxidants that may reduce inflammation
- Increase brain function
- Has potential benefits to fight cancer
- Treats Alzheimer, Parkinson disease, Huntington disease and brain ischemia
- It helps the skin not to loose collagen, retaining elasticity
- Promotes hair growth
- Lightens the skin
- Detoxify the body
- Can minimize dark circles around the eyes
- Reduces skin pigmentations
Dosage and Preparations
- For facial use – dissolve one Ginseng powder teabag in hot water, let the tea cool down in room temperature. apply gently with cotton ball, leave for few minutes, Wash it off with clean water and apply your moisturizer
- Raw root of Ginseng can be peeled and chewed, or soaked in wine to make an extract to drink
- Dried Ginseng can be soaked or boiled until it is soft and the stewed to make an extract for drinking
- White ginseng (dried, peeled) or red ginseng (unpeeled root, steam before drying)
- Is available in capsules or powder or alcohol liquid extracts
- NB: The best way to drink it, stew in hot water for 20- 30 minutes to make tea and drink
Side Effects
- Unsafe when used for more than six months
- May cause insomnia
- Can damage the liver if used for too long
- Severe rash
- Severe allergic reaction
- NB: Do not take it near bed time
- NB: People with Bipolar disorders should not take Ginseng
- NB: People with Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus or Crohn disease should check with their doctors before taking Ginseng