Ginseng Info.....

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Date: 2003-11-17 16:50:10 PST


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 --
 Hsueh(Pharmacology of Chinese herbs), ginseng is said to invigorate the
body,
strengthen the lung and spleen and relieve the heart. And Shen-Nung
Pen-Ts'ao-Ching describes that Korean ginseng can be used as a medicine to
strengthen the activity of the five internal organs including liver and
spleen,
to aid the activity of stomach, and to stop convulsion, vomiting, and
thirst.
Furthermore, it helps blood circulation and, by prolonged use, it improves
one's physical conditions and extends life.
 The effects of Korean ginseng described in Pen Ts'ao Kang Mu are
interpreted
with a view of modern medicine and summarized as follows.
   1. Quickly restores men and women from weakness, and aids the function of
internal organs.
   2. With nerve tonic effect, relaxes patients suffering from exhaustion,
palpitation and uneasiness.
   3. Prevents viral disease and influenza by increasing the resistance.
   4. Makes eye keen and enhances brain activity.
   5. Has a notable effect on the subjective symptoms of diabetes such as
thirst, overeating, and frequent urination.
   6. Halts severe vomiting.
   7. Strengthens the stomach function, cures the acid dyspepsia and
enhances
digestive action.
   8. Good for vomiting and habitual diarrhea caused by chronic
gastroenteritis.
   9. Helps reduce the gas in the stomach and the large intestine.
   10. Good for internal diseases accompanied by physical weakness due to
overwork or improper nourishing.
   11. Can be used in case of paralysis or malfunction of hands and legs due
to
stroke or cerebral apoplexy.
      And good for chill in the stomach as well as indigestion by suffering
from heat.
   12. If one takes ginseng regularly for a long period of time,
      it invigorates body and prolongs life.
   13. Use it when one feels oppressed in chest and has difficulty in
breathing
due to indigestion or lack of physical
      vitality.
   14. It destroys, terminates, and restores the tumorous tissues including
cancer.
   15. Promotes secretion from gall bladder and bronchus.
   16. Good for indigestion from cold accompanied by fever.
   17. Good for poisoning by misuse of mineral medicine.
   18. Strengthens the function when breathing capacity decreases and
irregular
breathing occurs.
   19. When in short of humor due to exhaustion, it promotes secretion of
the
body fluids.
   20. Use it for all kinds of gynecological diseases during pregnancy or
after
delivery. It also vitalizes stamina,
       helps supplementing blood, and stops hemoptysis, hematuria, and
bleeding
in the uterus, colon, and
      stomach.
   21. Controls fever caused by overworking of the heart, the lung, and the
digestive system due to physical
      weakness or excessive labor.
   22. Good for bad diarrhea and colitis.
   23. Good for headache and dizziness.
   24. Stops sweating from the loss of vitality as well as consumptive
fever.
   25. Can be used for frequent urination or urination difficulty.
   26. As a cardiac stimulant, it promotes metabolism or aids blood
circulation
when used for neuralgia
      or paralysis in the limbs.

There are a lot more books describing the effects of jinseng and its
prescriptions. Recently, Chinese medicinal authorities reported seven
effects
of Korean jinseng, the Seven Efficacy Theory.
   1. Jinseng increases stamina and prevents collapse : It restores energy
and
is effective when physical strength
      is weakened due to the various acute or chronic ailments, or in the
case
of temporary exhaustion.
      That is, it improves overall stamina.
   2. It exerts hematopoietic action : it accelerates the formation of blood
and thus helps the function of the lungs
      and spleen. It also restores metabolic disorders due to anemia, while
enhancing homeostasis and blood
      circulation.
   3. It improves one's mental condition and nervous and nervous functions :
Jinseng enriches the mind and calms
      the nerves and removes mental anxiety induced by incomplete blood
circulation or decline in heart function.
      That is, it acts to remove various stresses.
   4. It increases the secretion of body fluids and quenches thirst : It
normalizes the functional deficienies
      of the lungs, spleen, and stomach, and thus improves the secretion of
body fluids
      as needed, thereby quenching thirst. Thus it is implicated effective
in
the treatment of diabetes.
   5. It normalizes pulmonary function : It is effective against the
symptoms
of asthma and coughing caused by weak       function of the lungs. At the
same
time, it strengthens the stomach and spleen and thus restores
      energy. As it stabilizes breathing, it is effective against diseases
of
the respiratory system.
   6. It strengthens the gastro-intestinal system : It strengthens the
gastro
intestinal organs and thus stops
      diarrhea, energizes the digestive system, and aids the digestive
function.
   7. It detoxifies poisons and treats inflammation : Jinseng removes the
poisons inside the body and improves
      resistance against diseases which can be caused by incomplete
metabolic
functions,
      normalizes the skin's function, and is effective against tumors.


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GINSENG
The Different Kinds of Ginseng
>From Materia Medica Directory - How To Be Your Own Herbal Pharmacist


Ginseng, Panax, Ren-shen (Ch), Am Panax Ginseng, (Quinquefolium), Family:
Araliaceae
Common Names: man root (Eng), kraftwurzel (Ge), ren shen (Che), five
fingers,
tartar root, cherokee root, red berry, sang/santa root, seed of the earth,
panacea, jinshard, garantoquen (Native Am), ninsin.

Traditional Use: Ginseng has been known for all of man's known history - at
least 7,000 years; it has been valued for its remarkable therapeutic
benefits
for centuries. Ginsengs have been used for over 5,000 years to keep natives
of
different cultures well. Wars have been fought for control of the forests
where
it grew. There are even references to "Pannag," the all-healing ginseng,
being used for trade in the marketplace of Israel in The Old Testament.
During
the 9th century, the Arabs brought ginseng to Europe for its ability to
improve
stamina and resistance to stress. In traditional Chinese belief, ginseng is
the
crystallization of the essence of Earth in the shape of man. Considering it
the
best tonic for old age, the Chinese used ginseng so heavily over the
centuries
(it takes 6 to 10 years to mature) that Asian ginseng is now extremely hard
to
get and very expensive. American panax ginseng was one of the most important
medicines used by Native Americans, highly esteemed by every native culture
with access to it. For the elderly, ginseng was a special tonic that
strengthened mental power. Some tribes used it for women to increase
fertility
and to induce child birth without suffering; others to cure nosebleeds,
treat
shortness of breath or for men as a "woman catcher." Finally, in the 18th
century the West learned of its stimulating and healing qualities.

Medicinal Parts: root - dried or fresh

Preparation Forms: capsules, tablets, tea, extract. Dosage: about 500 mg
daily
or 1/2 tsp. powdered root 3x a day. Ginseng benefits are cumulative in the
body. Taking ginseng as a tonic for several months to a year is more
effective
than short term doses.

Nutrition Profile: Ginseng has measurable amounts of germanium for tissue
healing. Ginseng's saponins retard plaque formation on the aorta to help
prevent stroke. Ginseng's polysaccharides protect against alcohol induced
ulcers and increase the protective cells in the gastrointestinal lining.
Herbal Healing Actions: adaptogenic, tonic, immuno-stimulant, anti-ulcer and
hypoglycemic. The most effective adaptogen of all tonic herbs, capable of
stimulating both long and short term energy. A premier brain and memory
center
stimulant.

Cleansing Properties & Detox Activity: Ginseng is a strong tonic for
boosting
energy and rejuvenation during detoxing. As an adaptogen, ginseng provides
energy to all body systems, promotes regeneration from stress and fatigue,
and
rebuilds foundation strength. Ginseng increases the body's ability to fight
disease. Ginseng is an effective stimulant to the central nervous system,
but
in a gentler, calmer way than stimulant drugs like caffeine and nicotine, so
it
also improves sleep and relieves pain. Ginseng can improve memory,
concentration, alertness, visual motor control and reaction time. It reduces
the risk of heart attacks by thinning the blood, suppresses arrythmias, and
helps regulate blood pressure by regulating cholesterol levels in the blood.
Ginseng influences carbohydrate metabolism and has the ability to stimulate
the
removal of sugar from the blood, preventing hypoglycemic blood sugar swings.

Safety Precautions: In large amounts, may cause insomnia or high blood
pressure. Avoid while consuming caffeine. Do not take during pregnancy or
during acute diseases, high fever, severe inflammation, high blood pressure,
high blood sugar or thyroid disease.

Synergy With Other Herbs: With licorice rt. to regulate blood sugar swings.
With prince ginseng, kirin ginseng, suma, echinacea angustifolia and
purpurea
rt., pau d' arco, astragalus, St, John's wort, ashwagandha and aralia to
energize and restore body defenses. With bee pollen, Siberian ginseng rt.,
gotu
kola, fo ti rt., kirin ginseng, prince ginseng., suma, aralia rt., alfalfa,
dong quai to revitalize the system.


Ginseng, Siberian, (Eleuthero), Eleutherococcus Senticosus (Wujiashen)
Common Names: eleuthero, wujiashen, prince of tonics, ciwujia, devil's
shrub,
touch-me-not, ussurian thorny pepper bush.
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