Korean ginseng is a perennial woody plant of the genus Panax in the family Araliaceae. The taproot is round or spindle-shaped, the surface is light yellow or yellow-white, the color is glossy, the skin texture is delicate, the color is round and firm, the cross-section is clean, showing clear yellow chrysanthemum patterns, the ginseng slices have a strong bitter and sweet taste, penetrate the throat, and are completely hairless. Korean ginseng, also known as American ginseng, is a type of wild ginseng. So what are the functions and effects of Korean ginseng? 1. Improve the function of the central nervous system The saponins in Korean ginseng can effectively stimulate the nerve center, calm the mind, relieve fatigue, improve memory and other effects. It can be used to treat insomnia, irritability, memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. 2. Maintain the endocrine system Regular consumption of Korean ginseng in winter can resist arrhythmia, myocardial ischemia, cardiac air oxidation, and enhance the heart's contraction ability. Patients with coronary heart disease whose symptoms are qi and yin deficiency, palpitations and chest tightness can take Korean ginseng for a long time, with significant results. The efficacy of American ginseng also depends on its ability to regulate blood pressure, which can effectively reduce transient and tolerable blood pressure, and is beneficial to the recovery of hypertension, arrhythmia, coronary heart disease, subacute myocardial infarction, cerebral thrombosis and other diseases. 3. Enhance immunity As a preferred Chinese medicinal material for replenishing qi and blood, Korean ginseng can promote serum protein production, bone marrow protein production, organ protein production, etc., enhance the body's immune ability, inhibit the growth of tumor cells, and effectively resist cancer. 4. Promote blood charm Long-term consumption of Korean ginseng can reduce blood coagulation, inhibit platelet aggregation, resist atherosclerosis, promote red blood cell growth and increase hemoglobin. 5. Treat diabetes Korean ginseng can lower blood sugar, adjust insulin secretion, promote glycolysis and lipolysis, and has a certain auxiliary effect in the treatment of diabetes. 6. Strengthen the heart and improve its working capacity It strengthens the nerve center, stabilizes the mind and body and repairs fatigue, has a calming and sobering effect, improves memory, and has a significant effect on Alzheimer's disease. |
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