Ginseng
What is Ginseng and its use?

Ginseng is a short, steady growing plant with plump roots. The herb has a pale, split-shaped root, a relatively long trunk, and green leaves in an egg shape. It is a kind of plant that is traditionally used to treat several health conditions. It is Classified into three types based on its length of growth namely FRESH, WHITE, and RED. DIfferent varieties of ginseng root have also been used as a treatment in North America and Asia.

Out of many different types of Ginseng herbs, American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) are the most common and widely used. The concentration of active compounds and its effects on the body varies. Ginseng generally consists of two main components that complement one another to provide health benefits. 

Ginseng is used to treat or provide a number of health welfare that include immune system, brain functions, erectile dysfunction, cancers, heart diseases, etc.

Health benefits of using Ginseng

Ginseng has been studies for many centuries and is well known to provide a number of beneficial health benefits to a human body that includes:

• Reduces blood sugar level
• keen cognitive functions
• treats erectile dysfunction
• prevents flu and infections
• provides anti-inflammatory effects
• boosts energy
• potent antioxidant properties
• may be beneficial against cancer
• improves brain function
• treats menopause symptoms
• treats heart diseases
• beneficial in Hepatitis C

Precautions before taking Ginseng

Although GInseng is a natural medicine that is used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions, there are several conditions in a human body in which precaution is necessary to avoid new or further complications. It is advisable to consult a doctor regarding several health conditions before medicating with medicine of Ginseng source such as:

• breast cancer
• recent surgery
• upcoming surgery
• insomnia
• diabetes
• ovarian cancer
• uterine cancer
• Schizophrenia
• endometriosis or uterine fibroids

How do I use Ginseng?

Being used for centuries, Ginseng is available in different forms such as tablets, liquids, and others. It is advisable to avoid using different forms of Ginseng at the same time unless prescribed by the doctor. The amount of supplement use will vary depending upon the kind of medical condition to be treated. 

It is recommended to take the medicine at the same time daily and to avoid excess or more frequent use than prescribed. You must consider seeking consultation with a doctor or health supplement trainer to avoid any complications while consuming Ginseng medicines. 

Also in case of a skipped dose, continue from the next dose rather than consuming the missed doses at the same time. Inform your health supervisor regarding your health condition if it does not improve or get worse during or after medication.

OVERVIEW:

• Ginseng is a natural medical plant whose herb is used for several medical conditions.
• There are many kinds of Ginseng out of which  American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) are mostly used worldwide. 
• Apart from several uses, ginseng is associated with a number of beneficial health benefits in the human body.
• ALthough being a natural medical source, there are several health precautions that must be discussed with a doctor before medicating with ginseng.
• The dosage of ginseng is determined by the kind of medical condition to be treated and by the form of ginseng dosage used.

REFERENCES:

• https://www.britannica.com/plant/ginseng
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548200
• https://www.allure.com/story/ginseng-skin-care-benefits-ingredient
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1226845321001743
• https://www.herbazest.com/herbs/ginseng/ginseng-side-effects

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