ActualitésGinseng acts as an immune booster
By Frédéric Levy, co-founder of Biocyte and doctor of pharmacy
Updated on 05/03/2021
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Everything you need to know about Ginseng
Ginseng is a small perennial plant that's very popular, especially in Asian countries. Rich in vitamins and minerals, this plant boasts multiple benefits. Whether red or white, ginseng is an unstoppable ally for the body's well-being.
Ginseng: a plant that deserves our full attention
Ginseng is a plant of the Araliaceae family, generally ranging in size from 30 cm to 50 cm. Fairly easy to identify, it is distinguished from other plants by its foliage, whose lobes are carefully arranged in a palmate fashion. Ginseng flowers are whitish and grouped in umbels. The many benefits for which it is renowned come from the active ingredients naturally present in its tuberous roots, which increase in size as the plant ages. The older the ginseng, the better.
Moreover, the roots used in the field of herbal medicine are more than 5 years old. Ginseng's popularity as a plant with multiple benefits is not recent. The first uses of ginseng date back to more than 4,000 years BCE. At that time, the main followers were emperors and great feudal lords from China and Korea. In traditional Chinese medicine, this plant is credited with the ability to cure almost all ailments. It is also said to strengthen the body.
It was only during the 18th century that it found success in Western countries.
As recalled on Doctissimo , the online portal dedicated to health and well-being, ginseng is particularly rich in active ingredients. The plant contains a significant amount of ginsenosides, its main active compound. It also contains tetracyclic triterpenes, sterols, and polysaccharides. In addition to vitamins B, C, and E, ginseng also contains amino acids, calcium, silica, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
This dietary supplement is made from a complex of 5 ginsengs: red or Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), Siberian ginseng , American ginseng, Peruvian ginseng (maca) and tundra ginseng (rhodiola) . It is especially recommended for people suffering from low energy or simply wishing to boost their resistance. This dietary supplement should be taken as part of a varied diet and a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Also respect the recommended dosages.
Ginseng Treatment: Benefits for Our Body
Ginseng is best known for its tonic effects on the entire body. It is also a natural ally of choice in the process of stimulating the immune system. Ginseng also helps combat both physical and intellectual fatigue and allows convalescents and those prone to stress to quickly regain vitality and energy. An excellent natural aphrodisiac, ginseng is also recommended for people experiencing
libido and impotence problems.
Furthermore, ginseng can be used in addition to conventional treatments for cognitive disorders. It can therefore be taken to prevent periods of overwork, such as before an exam.