The power of ginseng

This perennial herb has long been popular with traditional healers. In addition to treatment, ginseng is actively involved in cooking as a spice in Asian cuisine. And despite the fact that the very name of the plant has long been heard by everyone, not many can say for sure what benefits the plant brings to the body. In this article, we will take a closer look at ginseng and find out why you should fall in love with it and make friends with it better.

The beneficial properties of ginseng

Ginseng has been known for a long time, but the active study of its properties continues to this day. But much of its influence has already been studied. Ginseng contains a large amount of tannins, but the main plant substance is glycosides, of which there are a lot in the stems, roots, leaves and petioles of the plant. The healing qualities of ginseng, that it can be used for the benefit of their own health, were known thousands of years ago in Korea and China. There he was credited with the most miraculous qualities, and his value was equal to gold and even more expensive. But if earlier it was considered very useful at the behest of intuition, then today the value of the plant has been scientifically proven.

Ginseng has a general tonic effect on the body - it is a tonic, stimulating, anti-inflammatory agent of natural origin. It has a very good effect on the central nervous system. Ginseng significantly reduces mental fatigue, seriously increases efficiency, improves memory, stimulates mental activity, helps to cope with insomnia, depression and chronic fatigue, but for all its strength, it is absolutely not addictive. Its regular intake will slow down not only external aging, but also internal aging. Ginseng improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract, promotes the breakdown of fats, which is why it is often included in the composition of fees that help to lose weight. Modern medicine prescribes tinctures of this plant for people with diabetes, as there is a lot of data confirming the ability of ginseng to lower blood sugar levels. It normalizes the level of hemoglobin in the blood and pressure, strengthens the immune system, normalizes hormonal levels, increases bile secretion, improves vision.

But ginseng is especially useful for men, because it helps them improve the quality of their sexual life and restore strong potency. Moreover, in order to notice improvements and solve sexual health problems, you need to continuously take ginseng tincture for just two months. It is good to use drugs with this plant for those who want to conceive a child, but fail. In addition to improving potency, ginseng multiplies sperm motility.

In addition to the internal intake of ginseng, its benefits are actively used in cosmetology. Preparations with its participation work especially well on fading, problematic and sensitive skin. It prolongs the youthfulness of the skin, smoothes wrinkles, restores the firmness and elasticity of the dermis.

Ginseng harm

Like any product, ginseng has its own weakness, which can be harmful. He also has side effects, which often appear with an increase in the permissible dosage of the drug, as well as during administration with existing contraindications. Ginseng can cause intestinal irritation, bleeding, and increase intracranial pressure. If a person has skin diseases or is prone to them, then taking ginseng can provoke irritation of the dermis.

With the abuse of dosages, the side effects of the tincture, as well as ginseng-based tablets, can be expressed in a complete lack of appetite, heart palpitations, the appearance of pain in the chest and lower abdomen, and dizziness. To avoid a negative reaction from taking such a positive drug, you must strictly observe the permissible dosages and not take the drug if there are contraindications to it. Remember, it is better to take less and get benefits than more and harm your body.

Contraindications to ginseng

Before taking ginseng, be it tincture or tablet version, keep in mind that it is a very powerful stimulant. Therefore, when drinking coffee and tea, the body will receive a triple effect from such drinks. Considering this, it is better not to use these components together, and it is better to drink ginseng itself in the morning, and not in the evenings.

Ginseng has an age limit, so it should not be consumed by children under the age of sixteen. But also adults under the age of forty should not lean heavily on it, especially if there is no special reason for that. Young people in the age range from 16 to 40 years, in the absence of contraindications, can use drugs with ginseng for a short time in short courses, no more than 30 days 1-2 times a year. And this is provided that a person is fond of physical activity.

Self-administration of ginseng for hypertensive patients is contraindicated. The doctor can prescribe the composition for use only at the time of the lull of the disease and only in small quantities. You cannot prescribe such a medicine for yourself. Similarly, i.e. do not drink the drug without a doctor's prescription, it is worth doing to those who have problems with the thyroid gland, in the work of the central nervous system, prone to convulsions, bleeding. If you have trouble sleeping, taking ginseng can make the situation worse.

It is unacceptable to use ginseng during the period of gestation, as well as during lactation. A ban on the intake of this plant and drugs with its content is imposed in case of exacerbated stages of diseases, at high body temperature.

It should also be said that during the period of taking ginseng, you should forget about alcohol-containing drinks. The course of treatment and prevention with this plant is best carried out during the autumn-winter period, otherwise the additional heat load may negatively affect the general condition of a person.

Acceptance of any remedy, even of herbal origin, must always be coordinated with your doctor!

Ginseng indications

Eating ginseng is indicated for low blood pressure, asthenic syndrome, physical and psychological overwork, with neurasthenic syndrome. It is shown that preparations with ginseng are taken during the recovery period after severe and protracted illnesses for an early recovery of strength.

This is a small list of situations in which ginseng is indicated. But on an individual basis, drugs with its presence can be prescribed by a doctor.

Ginseng tincture

The most common option for taking ginseng these days is tincture. It can be purchased at a pharmacy, by the way, it is very cheap, or you can prepare it yourself. It helps to restore the psychological state, increase efficiency, restore the body after illnesses, and normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and heart. Ginseng tincture works in the same way as the root itself, so if you want to try all its positive qualities on yourself, then you can safely buy or prepare the composition.

To prepare ginseng tincture at home, you need to grind 30 g of dry root, previously ground into powder and pour it with a liter of vodka. Close the composition tightly and place in a dark place for a month, shaking regularly. The prepared tincture must be drained, after which the healing composition is ready for use.

If the tincture will be prepared from fresh ginseng root, then the following recipe will do. Rinse the fresh root thoroughly in running water and dry. Grind it into porridge using a blender or meat grinder. Pour one hundred grams of cooked porridge with a liter of vodka and stand for a month, shaking occasionally.

Such a tincture is indicated for arterial hypotension, asthenic condition, type II diabetes mellitus, during menopause, heart and vascular diseases, constant stress and overwork, to increase the immunity and tone of the body and other ailments.

Store the prepared tincture in a cool dark place. The ginseng root can be reused to prepare a new portion of the tincture. According to classic recipes, the infusion time of the composition is a month, but if urgently needed, you can limit yourself to two weeks.

How to take ginseng

It is advisable to agree on the reception of the tincture with a doctor, especially if there are any health problems. If you are sure that everything is in order with your health and are eager to drink ginseng as a preventive and general tonic, then follow the scheme: half an hour before a meal, drink twenty drops of tincture once or twice a day. The duration of the prophylactic admission is one and a half to two months, after which you need to take a break for a month and, if necessary, repeat the whole process again.

For the treatment of diseases with ginseng tincture, the dosage and duration of admission is prescribed by the doctor, based on individual characteristics. As a rule, for the treatment of diseases, a reception is carried out according to a similar scheme, but the dosage is increased to 30-40 drops at a time.

Application of ginseng

The main area of ​​application of ginseng root is medicine. With its help, people get rid of many health problems and improve the functioning of the internal systems of the body. With his participation, ointments and decoctions are prepared, which help to cure skin diseases and heal wounds faster. But medicine, although the main, but not the only area of ​​use of the root. As we have already said, it is very useful for the skin, therefore, knowledgeable ladies use it in cosmetology, as an ingredient for masks and lotions, and medical shampoos. Such cosmetics allows you to take good care of your body and maintain health not only inside, but also outside.

Ginseng for the face

Ginseng root is very useful not only as a general tonic for the whole body. It is actively used by cosmetic companies to create drugs that can prevent early skin aging, as well as slow down the aging process. Regular use of cosmetics containing ginseng will result in:

• active and rapid cell renewal;
• nutrition and hydration of the skin;
• prevention of dehydration;
• normalization of metabolic processes;
• regeneration processes;
• smoothing wrinkles and preventing the appearance of new ones;
• increased tone and elasticity;
• collagen synthesis;
• getting rid of acne and blackheads.

In online stores, on the shelves of pharmacies and supermarkets, you can find relatively many products where ginseng acts as an active ingredient. Unfortunately, very often beautiful promises on the bottle remain promises, which is due to the low content of this substance in the preparation itself. Rarely does a manufacturer take care of the customer and make truly high-quality cosmetics. This explains the often low effectiveness of store-bought cosmetics with ginseng. But there is a way out! You can prepare preparations for facial care at home, we bring to your attention some options for such use:

• To provide worthy resistance to the aging process, nourish the skin with all the most useful, remove pigmentation from the skin, you can prepare a homemade cream, especially since this is very simple to do. To do this, melt 20 g of shea butter in a water bath, add 7-8 drops of ginseng extract and mix well with a simple toothpick. Pour the prepared composition into a glass jar and apply on your face daily. You can do this half an hour before applying makeup. Be sure to store this cream in the refrigerator.
• To smooth out wrinkles, get rid of acne, normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, carry out regular skin massage sessions. To do this, add five drops of ginseng extract to the base 10 ml (it can be any base oil that suits your skin type) and mix. Apply a small amount of the composition to the face and massage.
• To replenish skin elasticity, even out the relief and tighten the oval, you can prepare a mask from 3 g of ginseng root, 20 g of aloe juice and 25 g of coconut oil. Dry ginseng powder needs to be mixed with fresh aloe juice and melted coconut oil. Cut an oval out of thick fabric to fit the shape of your face, make holes for the eyes and nose. Spread the prepared composition with a brush over the fabric and apply to the face, pressing firmly. The mask should remain on the face for half an hour. After that, the fabric must be removed and the rest of the product must be rubbed in with tapping movements.
• To quickly get rid of acne, on steamed skin for about ten minutes you need to apply a composition of 10 ml of tomato juice, 15 g of pea flour and 6 drops of ginseng tincture.
• The eye mask is prepared with 2 ml of grape seed oil, half a fresh cucumber and 4 ml of ginseng oil. The prepared composition must be distributed either on cotton pads or on pieces of cloth and put on the eyes for twenty minutes.

To use the tincture in the preparation of cosmetic formulations and face masks, you can use a homemade tincture or a store version.

Ginseng for men

Problems with potency are probably the most terrible test for men. There are many medications and dietary supplements that promise to help the stronger sex to restore their manhood. And everything would be fine, but all these funds have one big drawback - this is chemistry, which, even if it helps in one, will certainly harm in another. The kidneys and liver are particularly affected by this "treatment". But nature took care of men and gave them ginger root!

Regular intake for just two months will return the potency and give new enjoyment of sexual life. Moreover, the effect of ginseng on men extends not only to potency, but also to the entire genitourinary system. Ginseng tincture and preparations make it easier for men to cope with stress and physical activity. The root will restore the internal forces of the body, improve the state of the psychological background and restore after nervous exhaustion.

The ginseng root contains substances that are very similar in composition and action to steroids. Due to this, stamina and endurance increases in all areas. In general, ginger root can be safely called a natural antidepressant.

Ginseng for women

For women, ginseng root is equally beneficial. It contains a lot of vitamin E, F, A, as well as group B, folic and niacin, esters, resins, and more. Moreover, there are many benefits not only in the root, but also in the stems of the plant. Regular intake of the tincture allows women to become more even in terms of emotions, less responsive to stressful situations and avoid depression. It has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, increases its tone and elasticity, inhibits the aging process. Hair begins to shine with health, nails and bones become strong. It can help you get rid of dandruff and hair loss in a short time.

To benefit from ginseng, you can take it in any variation: prepare decoctions from the root, make tinctures, or purchase a tablet version of the drug from pharmacies. We already wrote about how to prepare the tincture, but you can also prepare a decoction:

• Immerse three grams of root in a saucepan and cover with three glasses of boda. Boil the composition over medium heat until the amount of broth is reduced to a volume of 200 ml. The finished broth should be cooled and drunk three times a day half an hour before meals. The duration of the course is a month. During this time, you can seriously strengthen the immune system and transform your appearance for the better.

Reviews of ginseng

It is very popular among the people to take inside alcoholic tincture of ginseng, which is mainly purchased at the pharmacy. The overwhelming majority respond to taking the drug only on the positive side. After a short time of the course, people noted a serious improvement in the state of the body, an increase in mood, and the passage of the blues. But in some cases, there was a negative reaction, side effects of the drug, such as heart palpitations (especially at night), sleep problems (shallow sleep) and the appearance of anxiety. This reaction naturally forced people to interrupt the course.

Ginseng tincture is a very useful thing, but only in moderation and really when necessary. If you want to take a prophylactic course, then discuss with your doctor the acceptable duration of administration and dosage of the drug in order to avoid side effects and harm.