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The first recorded use of ginseng is over two thousand years old in Chinese Medicine. Since that ...

Panax Ginseng, 60 Capsules, $6.95 Contains the root of the ginseng plant that has been used in China, Japan, and Korea for many centuries for enhancing vitality.

Benefits of Ginseng

Ginseng has been used for thousands of years to improve the overall health of human being. In the first Chinese book of herbs, the Pen Tsao Ching (The Classic of Herbs), written by the famous Emperor Shen Nung, to whom the discovery of tea was attributed, Ginseng was recommended for enlightening the mind and increasing wisdom. Ginseng was taken as a tonic for the whole body, and believed to cure lethargy, arthritis, impotence, senility, and many other conditions.

In terms of modern scientific research, ginseng is known to be an adaptogen. Adaptogens are substances that assist the body to restore itself to health and work without side effects even if the recommended dose is widely exceeded. Ginseng due to its adaptogens effects is widely used to lower cholesterol, increase energy and endurance, reduce fatique and effects of stress and prevent infections.

Ginseng appears to help people with diabetes. A limited study performed in March 2000 at the University of Toronto showed that ginseng could lower blood sugar 20% more than placebo.

Ginseng is one of the most effective anti-aging supplements. It can alleviate some major effects of aging, such as degeneration of the blood system, and increase mental and physical capacity.

Other important benefits of ginseng is its support in cancer treatment and its effects on sports performance.

ben
i have low grade lymphoma I hope that red panax ginseng helps me , I just started taking it today. thanks for the site. Ben
Leeza
Good article but would like to see daily recommended dosages of herbs and what they can and can't mix with.
SHRUTI
THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL INFORMATION YOU PEOPLE HAVE PROVIDED. SHORT CRISP N EASY TO UNDERSTAND
Manny
How often should ginseng be taken?
Mark
I started grinding up red dried ginseng and adding it to ground coffee in my perculator,half tespoonfull per pot ,within a few days my body didnt feel so sore when i woke up in the morning,during the day seemed more alert and not so tired,less headaches,overall feeling fresher.
Gaurav
Thanks for the brief introduction & benefits.
Latika
I have been prescribed multivitamins with Ginseng, it really helps:)
Phillie
Ginseng is good to chew on and swallowing must be even better so i do at very high doses??? can't hurt can it??
wwmsd
What kind of doseage should you take in terms of milligrams?
egay
Does ginseng counteracts with coumadin on warfarin?
laffingliz
Been taking panax ginseng 800 mg for 4 months. I no longer nap in the day after work, am much more active, am less stressed and it has boosted my sex drive and pleasure. I recommend it!
Mike
I recommend to everyone taking jinseng
nada
thank you so much for the information you provide I enjoyed reading about and I would like to know if taking ginsing will enduse the metabilisim and it's benefits....... thx again your site is amazing
Osama
Thank you so much for the dear information you have provided and I do recommend the usage of Genseng as a broad anti-livert hreatening weapon against various diseases that may infest it. This site is really nifty!
S.A
Ginseng is wonderful. Significantly reduced my neurosis. Perfect supplement to take before and after sports, dancing, working out, studying, exams. Makes you feel happy, envigorated, calm and energetic. Makes a perfect combination with Ginkgo Biloba, Ginger, Ma Huang, Green Tea.
G-Rod
I starting takeing this supplement called animal pak for my workouts and it contians about 3 grams of genseng I get great amounts of energy and recovrer faster. Great herb. 2 thumbs up
A.N
I can't believe how many people misspelled Ginseng.. The spelling is quite clear on this site.

But that's beside the point

I take Red Panax Ginseng Extract Elixir every morning (6000 mg). It helps with stress at work, it's invigorating, provides the extra boost in my workouts, almost as though it's time releasing. Ginseng is quite powerful and doesn't give you jitters. I recommend it to anyone for medicinal or heath benefits! It has immediate effects. You'll notice a difference the next day after a good nights rest.

I agree with S.A. statement; combining Ginseng with other herbs.

Dugoiv20
well i just arrived in Brasil 2 weeks ago to live...and started taking ginseng capsules, and i have already felt the positives of it in many ways, feel more alive and larger, stamina..lol...i have always been a fan of green tea with ginseng
Lu Lu
Ya i work at readers digest call center and i always use to get stressed out and fall asleep in between calls . But then i started taking RED ROOT GINSENG EXTRACT tonic 2000 mg a day and now I feel better and dont get stressed out when im yelled at on the phone and stopped falling asleep during work hours its .. GRREEATTT!!!
barbie
Yeah ginseng not only helps with sex, but it has made my boobs 2 cup sizes larger! Thank god for genseng!
bebot
i beleive ginseng is good, but i am confused if it is still good if mixed with wine?
kenin
does ginsing help to prevent undergrowth?
beck
I took ginseng for a few days and felt like my appetite increased (which I don't want) so I stopped taking it. But I'm wondering if it was just my imagination. Someone earlier mentioned increased bust size -- I'll take that for sure! But not at the cost of increasing my thigh size!
Lyne
Thanks a lot very informative!!!! I will be deffinately telling my hubby to take ginseng as he is a bad diabetic...thanks again!!
cork
I have been taking Ginseng since the 70's and believe me, It works!!!
atty
does ampalaya with honey could be mixed with GINSENG?
please reply anyone on this site..
tnx..
lo
wow!!!
janet
Can you take ginseng with perscriptive levelers like venlafaxine?
paul
iv had ginseng in volvic revive and i tell you even that seems to work then later on whilest having sex it was like id taken viagra
maria
Could anyone of you inform me about the way we make ginseng? i mean, do i have to boil it or something? please reply on this it is very important! thank you!
keavin
i take the pills / capsuls or you can eat the root raw!
amanda
has anyone had good results with an increased sex drive after taking ginseng? i want my sex drive back!
pollylillo
How good is ginseng for stress relief and does it help with anxiety please anyone,thanks
La-1
I bought some Ginseng roots, boiled them with green tea, hoping to lose weight and get my sex drive back. Will this work?
K
I take ginseng tinctures everyday as a part of my daily routine. It is wonderfful! I recommend every adult to include ginseng into their daily diet. Best of health to all of you.
random infohuman
This article gives good information on the uses of the herb and cites some valid science, which is great, though more specific studies wouldn't hurt :-)

If you are taking prescription medication, you should consult your doctor before starting to take any herbal supplements. Many prescription medications are a purified chemical that was actually first found in a plant (for example, Aspirin - the chemical in it is Salicylic acid, from the bark of Salix trees (willow trees). So don't underestimate the power of herbal medicine and check if your doctor knows of any interactions between your prescription meds and your herbal meds!

Personally, I have found Ginseng to improve alertness, decrease stress and tiredness levels and associated anxiety/confusion etc, and increase my ability to concentrate without the jittery side effects and addiction problems that caffeine has.
mary2win
Will ginseng help with the loss of the pituitary gland and a stressed thyroid? Along with diabetes, high blood pressure, and a lack of sexual interest? Plus I have had 3 brain aneuryms coiled. I need some help with balancing, the synthitic meds are NOT helping.
alb07
will ginseng help with me and my husband's fertility issue. we are both healthy young and active it's just not happening
Mark
lately due to tiresome work in the office i've hardly had time for night outs with friends, but since i've tried this Ginseng herbs, mix in a bottle of wine, it seems that i have this stamina all day long. Its really amazing and thanks for Ginseng.
Cher
I have been using Ginseng for about 10 years. I don't take regular doses
each day but I buy green tea w/ ginseng. That is what gets me thru each day.
It gives me soooooooooo much energy. About 4-5 days mornings a week
I drink a cup of the tea w/ two teabags. Immediate energy follows!

I buys Sobe drinks w/ ginseng. I buy Arizona green tea w/ ginseng & honey.
All these can be found at convenience/drug & grocery stores. I buy the tea bags
at the grocer.

My family sees the energy I have each time I drink ginseng. They see my
mood boost and my silliness come out even more!!! And the days I don't
get enough sleep, I just drink tea w/ 2 teabags & ginseng and I'm good to go!!!!

I love this stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
springwell
Ginseng is not an energy tonic in the way many westerners would understand the concept. imagine caffeine as being high octain fuel, whereas taking Ginseng is like having the engine tuned. Ginseng tonifys the primal qi of the five organs, entering the lung and spleen channels. consequently it is able to help most conditions. Raw ginsen is white (more yin natured) red Ginseng is prepared by steaming and drying (makes it more Yang) Panax refers to Korean and Chinese types with korean generaly accepted as being stronger. American Ginseng is more Yin (nourishing) than Panax and Siberian is not actualy ginseng. Most commercialy available pills are rubbish and not worth the inflated price. As a practitioner i can tell good ginseng by the effect it has on the pulse. Dosage: best taken as a decoction (tea) made from 3-9g root 9 cups water, reduce the liquid by 2/3 and take in 3 = doses throughout the day. if consuming the root or powder 0.5 to 1g daily. big doses will not give greater results (think engine tuning!) better to take smaller doses on a regular basis. blood thinning meds such as digoxin and warfarin react with everything! seek medical advice first! Tip: Korean Ginseng Tea is probably the cheapest and most effective form to take. get it from local chinese supermarket about £2.50GBP ($5 US) a box.
Hope this helps some of you.
K
Amanda, to answer your question, YES! Your sex drive improves because your overall health (mind and body) improves. I recommend Panax Ginseng (light green and dark green flat box). Each box contains 10 viles where one is taken each day. You can also find the 30 vile box. It doesn't irritate the belly, but as always, good to take along with any non-alcoholic liquid or food. No side effects what-so-ever!! My workouts are far better and I last longer, I sleep better, less stressed.. Even my sinuses have unclogged significantly. I've used the panax ginseng now for about 4 or 5 months and it is now just a part of my life for the rest of my life. You still should eat properly and get plenty of sleep. Here's to great health!
zeezo
well, Ginsing is so great. It really helps when exercising diffrent kinds of sports. I find it so healthy and well recomended. Just use it once in the morning and that's all. According to this I frankly use it with any concerns
Ed
Ginseng as an aid to stop smoking?
I used to smoke a lot and was doing so for the best part of 12 years, ever since jan this year so about a month and a bit ago I made a resolve to do a bit of healthy living, so startd going to the gym everyday, no more fatty foods, just vegetables,healthy fruits and a general wellbieng diet, the only problem is i couldnt stop smoking for the life of me... i tried and tried and tried but teh longest i could go was one or at the very very most 2 days without a cigrarette... my loveley herbalist down the road suggested that the reason might be stress so she put me on a ginseng and multivitamin supplement and lo and behold in 3 weeks I havent touched a smoke, thats from one day after staring to take the ginseng supplements.. I dont know if its because im less stressed now or weather it really is a very very good stop smoking aid.. but its definitley worked a thousand times better than all the nicotine patches and chewing gum and all the other things ive tried... whats more now if im in a room filled with smoke or if i have a cigar for a special occasion on a shisha when im at a moroccan restaurant I no longer feel the need to continue to smoke.. its really amazing its like i was never a smoker.. I dont feel the need for it anymore.. truley amazing..
d.m
I take new era ferr phos tablets daily for headaches can i take ginseng at same time .Also will this affect periods even more than menopause already does making them last longer at times.
dan
i just buy a 50 packs ginseng red tea, i read about their article that will hepl boost my energy, i hope this work to me, i will give my FR once there's a development with me
Matt
well, I havent yet taken ginseng, but i plan on taking lots of it because of all the benefits that i have learned about it today. i also plan on hunting wild ginseng (with a permit) in my woods.
Ben
I take a combined ginseng supplement of all three roots and it works great for me. A huge pick up and energy boost. It also makes lovin greater than it always was... ;O)
jodie
i have high blood pressure it is safe for me to take ginseng? tnxs
Alley Cat
I suffered from major brain damage after massive blood loss and some surgeries. I started eating ginseng and drinking ginseng tea. Less then 5 years later, I have nearly all my mental capacities back to what they were before - which the doctors told me would NEVER be able to happen.
Adnan Al-Awwami
i am using ginseng in the froms of tea, jelly and candy and i feel great physically and mentally as well as emotionally.
SENGSLANGER
Yo Yo Yo Where can i buy some ginseng root?
sandy
i have hepa B virus, is it safe for me to take ginseng? it has possibility to cure the virus? actually, the disease i have now is not chronic...anybody can help me pls....thanx
Robbie Jay
I've been taking Red Panax Ginseng Extractum for Two days now, and I have not had to use an inhaler or nasal spray for allergies and sinus problems. My energy has increases I am breathing clearly without wheezing and i am horny, oops I mean my sex drive is back. I am soooo happy, this stuff is beautiful it really works!
mookie
Can I use ginseng as part of a detox or a fat burner
Hanz
i drink Arizona Green Tea with GInseng and honey. is that enough Ginseng 2 help?? or should i also be taking a suplemnt?
Christa
I was just wodering what form of ginseng is most effective or best for overall well being? Is the Asian or American ginseng the best to take? And lastly, does everyone find that taking ginseng in capsules, tinctures or teas work the best or most efficiantley for them? I am very curious to start takeing this miraculous wonder herb. Thanks.
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