Ginseng is a medicinal plant, its scientific name Panax Ginseng ("panax" that cures all evils, the man "gin" and the essence "seng") is a small perennial herb with fine green and sawn leaves, whose flowers give birth to small red fruits, which contain the seeds.
Ginseng is energizing, revitalizing, stimulating for the immune system, but also aphrodisiac and balancing, ginseng contributes to the overall health of the body.
Ginseng is part of the family of plants called "adaptogens." That is, it exerts a real regulatory function on the metabolism according to its state. Its main active molecules are known as ginsenosides, and they are from the saponin family. They are found in different concentrations depending on whether it is red ginseng or white ginseng. But the root also contains fatty acids, polysaccharides, glycosides, triterpenoids, vitamins B, C, E, zinc, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, silica. , manganese or cobalt. It is this great variety of active ingredients, trace elements and vitamins that gives it its many virtues.
Ginseng stimulates the immune system, its use significantly reduces the amount of flu or colds contracted, and allows to prevent acute respiratory diseases.
Ginseng is effective against fatigue, as it promotes physical recovery and intellectual concentration, as well as to tone the body, even studies indicate it reduces the markers of cancer fatigue and its treatments.
Ginseng increases cognitive function, since its properties have the ability to promote intellectual concentration, improve short-term memory, and increase the feeling of calm.
Ginseng is sexual tone, it is usually special when it comes to the treatment of erectile disorders, and it serves for sexual arousal.
Ginseng serves diabetes, studies have been carried out in glucose intolerant patients and its use helps in an evident glycemic control.
