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.
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 vigour, and may prevent impotence.
Stamina – improves stamina, and may alleviate symptoms of tiredness and exhaustion.
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
Should be avoided by people with cardiovascular disease (including hypertension), diabetes mellitus, asthma, schizophrenia and other nervous system disorders.
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