Korean Ginseng
Asian ginseng is a member of the Araliaceae family, which also includes the closely related American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and less similar Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), also known as eleuthero. Asian ginseng commonly grows on mountain slopes and is usually harvested in Autumn.
The root is used, preferably from plants older than six years of age. Asian ginseng has been a part of Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years. The first reference to the use of Asian ginseng dates to the 1st century A.D. Ginseng is commonly used by elderly people in the Orient to improve mental and physical vitality.
Ginseng’s actions in the body are thought to be due to a complex interplay of constituents. The primary group are the ginsenosides, which are believed to adapt the body to environmental stress and maintain health and vitality. Thirteen ginsenosides have been identified in Asian ginseng. Two of them, ginsenosides Rg1 and Rb1, have been closely studied. Other constituents include the panaxans, which may help healthy blood sugar levels and the maintenance of the immune system.
Asian ginseng may also be useful for male reproductive problems and sexual dysfunction.
Take a high strength extract which contains at least 30% ginsenosides per capsule.
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