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Scientific and Clinical Facts about Ginseng * Results from Scientific and Clinical Research

Scientific and Clinical Facts about Ginseng

Ginseng and divided into two species: Asiatic (panax ginseng, most red in colour), and Canadian or American (panax quinquefolius, natural white or yellow). Panax is derived from Greek which means it's a cure-all. Although ginseng is not a whole healing root, indoubtedly, it has high medicinal qualities and is the best and effective adaptogen (restorative agent). Ginseng has a "universal defense action" and meets all three requirements for an adaptogen:

1. Ginseng is non-toxic; it has no side-effects; it does not create any disorder in the physiological functions of an organism.
2. The action of ginseng is non-local and non-scientific; i.e. it increases the body's resistance to adcerse influences: of a physical, chemical, or biological nature.
3. Ginseng is a regulator, producing a normalizing effect, as it regulates the normal functions of the organism. e.g. the regulating of high and low blood pressure.

Ginseng may be used widely as a restorative agent, the effect of which may be decisive in the treatment of various diseases. It is a potent tonic which increases the resistance of the organism and helps it to overcome many various diseases of various origins.

Results from Scientific and Clinical Research

• Ginseng stimulates both physical and mental activity. This effect is more pronounced in tired and weak patients.
• Ginseng strenghens and protects the human organism when undergoing sever and/or prolonged physical or mental stress.
• Ginseng may increase physical and mental efficiency, it may improve the accuracy or work, it may contribute to one's concentration, and it may prevent fatigue.
• Ginseng stimulates and improves the work of brain cells. It is a powerful regulator of the nervous system.
• Ginseng stimulates the functions of the endocrine glands.
• Ginseng is not a strong stimulant, its stimulating effect is not harmful. It acts only by improving physiological process.
• Ginseng possesses qualities that can protect you from radiation.
• Ginseng has a good effect on the stomach, brain, and nervous system.
• Ginseng is able to stimulate the healthy action of gastric juices, it is able to increase the flow of digestive juices in the stomach; thereby it neutralizes the extra secretion of acid.
• Ginseng has a good effect for reflex nervous diseases.
• Ginseng is good against skin disease.
• Ginseng plus pineapple juice is excellent for relief of indigestion.
• A larger evening dose is excellent for inducing sleep without any side-effects.
• Ginseng, being a natural restorative agent, will enhance the medicinal effect of conventional treatment.
• Ginseng is reported to have an anti-toxic effect, and anti-oxidizing effect, and aphrodisiac effects.
• Ginseng is found to have an anti-cancer effect, and to make other anti-cancer agents more effective.
• Ginseng can stimulate RNA and DNA synthesis, increase "non-specific" resistance, act on stress mechanism.
• Ginseng has good effects against atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart disease, and premature aging.

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