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KOREAN GINSENG
The Chinese have been using ginseng for almost 5000
years and even today it is still hailed as a preventative and cure
all. Ginseng contains a mixture of several saponin glycosides which
are called ginsenosides as well as the sugars glucose, rhamnose,
arabinose and xylose.
The Benefits of Korean Ginseng
Immune system-
it has been claimed that ginseng enhances the natural resistance and
recuperative power of the body.
Blood pressure-
it has been claimed to be useful for regulating blood pressure.
Libido-
it has been claimed that ginseng improves libido and sexual vigor
and may prevent impotence.
Stamina-
improves stamina and may alleviate symptoms of tiredness and
exhaustion.
Properties
The properties of ginseng are mainly linked to the
ginsenosides which exhibit the following activities:
Analgesic Anti-inflammatory
Anti-pyretic Central Nervous System
stimulation and depression
Hypertensive Hypotensive
Histamine Antihistamine
Contra-indications / Precautions
Should be avoided by people with cardiovascular
disease (including hypertension), diabetes mellitus. asthma,
schizophrenia and other nervous system disorders.
SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS
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