Korean ginseng

Korean Ginseng

Korean Ginseng is one of the most stimulating ginsengs in the world. This ginseng is know as "fire" because of its warming properties. It has shown to enhance the energy levels for those who need a quick burst of energy and for those who deleted from illness or diet. Korean Ginseng is yang in nature and used by people who are yin (cool).
Conditions of Use:
- * tiredness, * weakness, * debility, * convalescence, * low resistance, * aging, * stress, * poor metabolism, * lack of concentration

Contraindications:
- Elevates blood pressure; Not for women with cysts or women who are pregnant. Should not be used by those with hypoglycemia or people with heart disorders.

Natural vitamins contained within are: A, B1, B12, and E

Historical Uses:
- 1) Adaptogen, general tonic
- 2) Anti-stress,
- 3) Anti-fatigue, restore vigor
- 4) Restorative
- 5) Increase resistance to infections
- 6) Slight CNS stimulant
- 7) Increase mental and physical work capacity
- 8) Increase concentratoin and mental activity
- 9) Enhance mental acuity and intellectual performance
- 10) Improve physical performance
- 11) Immunoregulator, mainly immunostimulant
- 12) Promote appetite
- 13) Anti-oxidant
- 14) Increase reaction times
- 15) Lower blood cholesterol
- 16) Radioprotective
- 17) Regulates adrenal glands, helps prevent exhaustion
Suggested Dosage:
- 500 - 600 mg / day of extract or 1-2 gm / day of dried root.
References:
- Rebecca Flynn, M.S. and Mark Roest, (1995) Your Guide to Standardized Herbal Products
- James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C., (1997) Perscription for Nutritional Healing, 2nd Edition.