Asian Ginseng
Natural Healing Herbs
Asian ginseng also known as Chinese ginseng or Korean ginseng has been used in ancient medical traditions across Asia to build stamina and strengthen the body and immune system.
Other Names
This herb is also called Panax ginseng, Korean ginseng, Chinese ginseng, and Asiatic ginseng.
Appearance
This plant grows primarily on mountain slopes. It has dark green leaves and grows clusters of small red berries. The root is a thick, tan and woody. It is often times shaped like a person. That's why it's called rénshēn in Chinese which means "man root."
Origins
This herb is native to Asia.
Part Used
The root is used.
Medicinal Uses
This herb contains adaptogens. Adaptogens help stregthen the systems of the body. It can be used to treat the following conditions.
- hot flashes
- diabetes
- Alzheimer's disease
- erectile dysfunction
- cancer
- cardiovascular disease
You can by this herb and many others at Mountain Rose Herbs.
Side Effects and Warnings
This herb shouldn't be used by people with high blood pressure. It can cause blood thinning and shouldn't be used with any blood thinners. In some cases it may cause insomnia.
It shouldn't be used if you are pregnant or nursing.
If you found this information useful, check out my complete listing of herbs at my Herb Index. You can find a listing of ailments and their natural treatments on my Free Home Remedies page.
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