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FAQ
about Ginseng |
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| 1. What is Ginseng? |
| 2. What are the active ingredients in ginseng root? |
| 3. The different action of the different monomer ginsenocides |
| 4. What is the different between Red ginseng and White ginseng? |
| 5. The effects of ginseng on the liver |
| 6. The effects of ginseng on stress |
| 7. The effects of ginseng other benefits |
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| 1.
What is Ginseng? Ginseng is a herb tonic and one of the folk herbs which has been used for over 2000 years in oriental countries. Further more, it has been reputed, as a mysterious medicine among people believes Ginseng is a tonic and preventive against various diseases but they don't think of ginseng as a directly curing medicine. The scientific name is Panax Ginseng. C.A.Meyer. Old Chinese medicinal textbooks described that Ginseng as tonic actions to viscera such as the heart, lungs, digestive organs, liver, and kidneys. Ginseng also quiets spirits, establishes soul, expels fears, brightens, eyes, opens up minds, and improves understanding. If it is taken for a sufficient amount of time, it boosts energy and prolongs one's life-span. |
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What are the active ingredients in ginseng root? Approximately 29 ginsenocides, known by their scientific name "tripterpenoid saponins" and also sometimes called panaxosides, have been identified in ginseng root. These ginsenocides have been demonstrated to have a powerful function as an adaptogen, invaluable in helping the body adapt to and recover from the effects of stress, disease, and fatigue. They also contain a strong anti-oxidant component that has been shown in clinical studies to aid in combating the effects of aging. Additionally, saponins are analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, and a regulator of blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure. |
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The different action of the different monomer ginsenocides: Rg1--------------debase the blood pressure and restrain arrhythmia Rg3--------------resist the cancer Rh1\Rg2--------resume the erythrocyte Rb1--------------inhibit central nerve Rh2--------------inhibit the tumor cells multiplication Rb2--------------strengthen the carbohydrate and lipoid metabolism of the body Re----------------expand vein and hoist the plasma coriaceous ketosteroid Rd----------------resist hepatitis and effect on vascular system Rf-----------------decrease the intestine contract |
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What is the different between Red ginseng and White ginseng? Ginseng is naturally white or off-white when harvested. The manner in which it is then dried determines the color. in ancient times white ginseng was ginseng which had been dried in the sun. In modern times red ginseng is often steamed during processing, which has the similar effect of changing the color to red. In both cases this is probably due to the caramelizing of sugars in the root. |
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The effects of ginseng on the liver Ginseng protects the liver from heavy drinks, toxic substances, and several diseases. Scientific experiments show that the ginseng extract stimulates protein and nucleic acid biosynthesis and carbohydrate and lipoid metabolism of the body. It also accelerates the detoxication of toxic substances and excretes them. Therefore, ginseng keeps the liver healthy by pushing out poisonous substances quickly. It also stimulates cell multiplication. |
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The effects of ginseng on stress There is proof that ginseng is good for relieving stress. It can reduce physical stress(radiation, heat , cold), chemical stress(carcinogen, alcohol), and biological stress(viral and bacterial infections). It strengthens the mind and skin damage due to radiation is also decreased. This is useful for patients that receive radiation therapy. |
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The effects of ginseng other benefits These are just a few of the positive effects of ginseng.It also has a preventive tonic that stimulates metabolism particularly under depressed or other unfavorable conditions. It also recovers from diapec sumptoms. It lowers blood sugar level and also lower blood lipoid level bu stimulating the metabolism of lipids,including cholesterol. Ginseng inhibits tumor cells such as sarcoma 180, Hella cells in vitro. Carcinogen, MNNG, and urethin ate greatly inhibited by the administering of ginseng. Ginseng improves anemia and other deficiencies, lymphocytes, leucocytes, r-globulin, and immuloglobin, usually observed in cancer patients. |