Health Benefits

Studies show that ginseng increases mental and physical efficiency and resistance to stress and disease.  Studies also show that ginseng improves carbohydrate tolerance in diabetics.  Ginseng appears to stimulate the immune system of both animals and humans.  It revs up the white blood cells (macrophages and natural killer cells) that devour disease-causing microorganisms.  Ginseng also spurs production of interferon, the body's own virus-fighting chemical, and antibodies, which fight bacterial and viral infections. It reduces cholesterol, according to several American studies.  It also increases good cholesterol.  Ginseng has an anticlotting effect, which reduces the risk of blood clots.  It reduces blood sugar levels.  Ginseng protects the liver from the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol, and other toxic substances.  Ginseng can minimize cell damage from radiation.  Ginseng enjoys a reputation as an appetite stimulant and one study showed it increases the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients, thus helping prevent undernourishment.  These are just some of the health advantages of consuming ginseng.

Research reveals that ginseng can have beneficial effects on metabolic function, immunity, mood, and physiological function at the most basic cellular level.  In older people, studies show that it reduces fatigue, improves performance, and boosts mood.  Trials show that ginseng significantly improves the body's capacity to cope with hunger, extremes of temperature, and mental and emotional stress.  Furthermore, ginseng produces a sedative effect when the body requires sleep.  In Asian countries, ginseng has long been recognized as effective n reducing alcohol intoxication and also as a remedy for hangovers. A clinical experiment demonstrated that ginseng significantly enhanced blood alcohol clearance in humans.  In regards to cancer, a number of experiments have shown that ginseng can help restore physiological balance within the system and significantly reduce the side effects when used along with anticancer drugs.  For diabetes, when patients are treated with ginseng at the early stages, conditions can return to normal.  In advanced stages, the blood glucose level is significantly lowered.  When combined with insulin, insulin requirements are reduced while still effectively lowering blood glucose level.  Other symptoms such as fatigue and decreased sexual desire are also alleviated. 
(Adapted from Herbalpedia(TM))

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