Asian ginseng

Asian ginseng is a member of the Araliaceae family, which also includes the closely related American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and less similar Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), also known as eleuthero. Asian ginseng commonly grows on mountain slopes and is usually harvested in the fall. The root is used, preferably from plants older than six years of age.

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. Asian ginseng : common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Asian ginseng is native to China and Korea and has been used in various systems of medicine for many centuries. Asian ginseng is one of several types of true ginseng (another is American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius). An herb called Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is not a true ginseng.

Common Names : Asian ginseng, ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean ginseng, Asiatic ginseng
Latin Name : Panax ginseng

Ginseng latin Name is Panax ginseng. Siberian ginseng, on the contrary, although part of the same plant family called Araliaceae. Asian ginseng is one of several types of genuine ginseng (another is American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius ). An herb called Siberian ginseng or eleuthero is not a actual ginseng.

Asian ginseng are numerous and comprise the use of the herb to support overall health and boost the immune system. Traditional and courant uses of ginseng is improving the health of people recovering from illness and increasing a sense of well-being and stamina, and improving both mental and physical performance. Treating cavernous dysfunction, hepatitis C, and symptoms related to menopause and owering blood glucose and controlling blood pressure.

Asian ginseng could be useful in treating alcohol intoxication. The herb may attain this by speeding up the metabolism (break down) of alcohol and, thus, allowing it to clear more quickly from the body. The root of Asian ginseng contains active chemical integrants called ginsenosides that are thought to be responsible for the herb's medicinal properties.

The root is dried and used to make tablets or capsules, extracts, and teas, as well as creams or other concocnations for external use. Few studies have exposed that Asian ginseng may lower blood glucose. Other studies indicate possible propitious effects on immune function and interacts with other herbs and drugs and is exploring its potential to treat chronic lung infection, impaired glucose tolerance, and Alzheimer's disease.

Ginseng may lessen one's risk of getting several types of cancer, especially lung, liver, stomach, pancreatic and ovarian. In this specific study, this avail was not observed for breast, cervical, or bladder cancers. Ginseng is broadly believed to be capable of enhancing performance. In animal studies, Panax species of ginseng have increased sperm production, activity, and efficiency.