Revitalize! Increase mental efficiency and boost your stamina and energy with American Ginseng. The herb is believed to improve the body's resistance to infection and damaging environmental influences. It is an excellent herb for athletes, for overall body strengthening and endurance. Students love Ginseng root extracts as it helps to maintain a high level of mental alertness and is said to improve memory. It has been found to be useful for bronchitis relief and in cases of circulatory problems, diabetes, and infertility. Recent studies have shown it to be helpful in lowering cholesterol and possibly even inhibiting the growth of malignant growths. American Ginseng has long been used as an aphrodisiac and is especially helpful to weak or elderly people. It has a beneficial effect on the adrenal, pituitary glands, endocrine system and organs of the body, such as the kidneys. It has been useful for those who are suffering from depression and anxiety. American Ginseng contains potent antioxidants, helping to boost the action of the immune system. American Ginseng has been used to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure, and recent studies indicate that it may be used to inhibit the growth of malignant growths. It is thought that those who use this herbal extract may experience less illness. American Ginseng tinctures have also been used by women to increase estrogen levels and relieve some of the symptoms of menopause. American Ginseng has anti-inflammatory properties and is thought to be helpful for relieving rheumatism, headaches, colds, coughs, bronchitis, constipation and cystitis. Its anti-inflammatory properties may be useful in reducing fevers and lung problems.
American Ginseng is considered to be a stress reducer, energizer, and normalizer. The name Panax comes from the Greek word panacea meaning "all healing". It's a powerful adaptogen that when taken over a course of one to three months, it is found to help to fight stress because it appears to protect a portion of the brain known as the hippocampus from the effects of stress hormones. This also helps prevent memory loss and loss of cognitive ability in people who suffer from bipolar disorder and depression. It has been used to relieve fatigue and nervousness, especially after acute illness. American Ginseng offers many neurological benefits, including helping to treat ADHD (Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, as well as cognitive diseases and conditions. It may also modulate cerebral electrical activity in the brain, and studies have found that may be one of the best herbs for learning disabilities.
Wild American Ginseng Root has been found in clinical studies to improve cell function related to boosting the immune system, helping the body to resist or fight disease and infections. Taking American ginseng may also help to fight off colds and other viral infections. The UMMC says, citing two studies, people who took a product containing American Ginseng for four months contracted fewer colds and experienced a shorter duration of cold symptoms than those who took the placebo. Ginseng seems to stimulate the immune system by increasing amounts of white blood cells in the blood.
America Ginseng tinctures can be beneficial to people with Type 2 diabetes, helping to lower blood glucose levels. The UMMC found that diabetics who took American Ginseng with or before a high-sugar drink experienced less of an increase in blood sugar levels. Similarly, it can boost carbohydrate tolerance in diabetics. One study found that those with diabetes blood alcohol levels were 32 to 51 percent lower after taking 3g of American Ginseng along with alcohol. Studies also have shown benefits for Type 2 diabetics when taking ginseng extracts along with insulin.
American Ginseng seems to have anti-cancer properties and may inhibit tumor growth, as illustrated in a plethora of medical studies. One study found that the herb displayed extreme effects on colorectal cancer cells, as noted by the UMMC. The ginsenosides contained in Ginseng can prevent certain cancers, especially gastric cancers, by stopping the growth of tumor cells. The ginsenoside "Rg1" has displayed estrogen-like effects in human breast cancer cells, ceasing the growth of these cells. Compared to the cancer patients that did not take fresh, powdered or extract of ginseng, the risk of cancer was much higher.
Ginseng, in herbalism, has been used commonly for treating women's health issues like abnormal or excessive bleeding and strong PMS symptoms. Women in perimenopause often look to American ginseng for producing more estrogen. As an "adaptogen", it prevents stress-related fluctuations of sleep, mood, appetite and sexual response. Taken in low doses, it acts as a mild sedative; in large doses, it is a stimulant. It is, quite famously, thought to boost libido in women. American Ginseng is also said to stimulate fertility in women, as it stimulates the growth of the uterine lining. The herbal tincture also improves fertility in men. According to the NIH, Ginseng supplements may help to improve the quantity and motility of sperm. Practitioners of naturopathy may recommend it as a treatment for low sperm count, a common cause of infertility in men. Traditionally, healers used Ginseng to prevent erectile dysfunction, especially when it is related to stress or diabetes.
Ginseng has been found to be good for refining and rehydrating the skin. It is also thought to promote skin cell regeneration by increasing oxygenation to the skin cells. It also has the effect of boosting blood circulation as well as detoxifying the blood, which is very important to skin health. Ridding the body of toxins, the skin gains a better complexion, helping you to look and feel better.
Ingredients: Ginseng Root American (Panax quinquefolium), Structured Water, 20% Alcohol.
Non-Alcohol: Ginseng Root American (Panax quinquefolium), Structured Water, and Vegetable Glycerin.
Instructions: Use 6-12 drops in tea or water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily, usually for 2 months and rest for 1 month. Shake well. Store in cool, dark place. Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications: Since American Ginseng stimulates fertility, it should be avoided by women in the first week after starting any new brand of oral contraceptives. It should be avoided by women who take prescription medications for which pregnancy is contraindicated, especially isotretinoin (Accutane). This product should not be taken by pregnant or nursing mothers. There may be possible interactions with blood thinners, i.e., Coumadin, aspirin, Plavix, and Ticlid. American Ginseng Herbal Supplement should not be taken by people with hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, heart disorders, asthma or insomnia without consulting a physician.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein by New Way Herbs is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own healthcare provider.
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