What are the functions and indications of Chinese ginseng?

Many people think that there is only one kind of ginseng. In fact, this view is completely wrong. Ginseng is just a general term. In fact, there are many types of ginseng, such as Changbai ginseng produced in Changbai Mountain, or Korean ginseng produced in the Korean Peninsula, etc. Although ginseng is a tonic, the effects of different types of ginseng are somewhat different. Here we will take you to understand the actual functions of Korean ginseng.

Medicinal effects

It has the effects of replenishing vital energy, nourishing and strengthening the body, promoting the production of body fluids and quenching thirst, calming the mind and improving intelligence. It is suitable for people with palpitations and insomnia, weak body, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, etc.

1. Improves intelligence and strengthens the brain: For people with memory loss and decreased motor coordination, as well as those who often drink alcohol or come into contact with food or drugs containing ethanol, Korean ginseng has the effect of improving mental work ability, enhancing memory and improving cerebral ischemic disorders.

2. Analgesia: Some experts have found through sensory nerve cell experiments that Korean ginseng is helpful for various pain symptoms in the body.

3. Cancer prevention and treatment: The saponin and non-saponin components of Korean ginseng have the activity of inhibiting the proliferation of various cancer cells, and can also inhibit the metastasis of cancer cells. In addition, the anti-cancer effect of taking Korean red ginseng together with anti-cancer drugs is better than taking anti-cancer drugs (mitomycin) alone. This is because cancer cells are prone to develop tolerance during tumor chemotherapy. Taking Korean red ginseng together with anticancer agents can enhance the killing power against cancer cells and reduce the side effects of anticancer agents.

4. Enhance immunity: Korean ginseng extract can restore the cellular immune response that has decreased due to taking immunotoxic anticancer agents (mitomycin). In particular, the ether extract can activate or enhance cellular immunity and the activity of natural killer cells, which is very effective in improving immunity.

5. Control diabetes: Korean ginseng contains substances that promote insulin secretion and have similar insulin effects. Among them, ginsenosides can improve hyperglycemia and effectively control the occurrence of diabetes.

6. Liver health: Korean ginseng ingredients have anti-hepatitis activity, which has the effects of detoxification, protecting the liver, and promoting liver regeneration and recovery. In addition, Korean ginseng can help sober up and eliminate hangovers.

7. Regulate blood pressure: Korean ginseng has the effect of dilating blood vessels and improving blood circulation. The saponin components in it can lower blood pressure by promoting the release of nitric oxide by vascular endothelial cells.

8. Anti-fatigue and anti-stress: Studies have found that continuous consumption of Korean red ginseng can improve athletic ability and relieve fatigue, which is very helpful in promoting the recovery of athletes' accumulated fatigue and preventing sports anemia; in addition, Korean red ginseng can also enhance tolerance to adverse environments such as low temperature (5℃, 0℃, -10℃) and high temperature (35℃), and improve stress resistance and maintain body stability through delicate regulation of pressure or environmental changes.

9. Improve female menopausal disorders: According to a survey, 80% of women with menopausal disorder symptoms admitted that their symptoms were significantly improved after taking Korean red ginseng. Experts say that if these women adjust the dosage according to their symptoms, they can improve the efficacy of the treatment.

10. Improve male sexual dysfunction: Korean red ginseng can prevent male sexual dysfunction caused by stress. According to clinical trials, 90 patients with erectile dysfunction showed improvements in erectile dysfunction, sexual desire and satisfaction after taking Korean red ginseng.

11. Antioxidant and anti-aging: Korean ginseng has the antioxidant effect of inhibiting the increase of harmful active oxygen and lipid peroxidation.