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What is Ginseng?*

 

  Ginseng

Ginseng Root, Powder & Capsules

Ginseng (Panax) is a genus of about five or six species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, in the family Araliaceae. They grow in the Northern Hemisphere in eastern Asia and North America, typically in cooler climates; Panax vietnamensis, discovered in Vietnam, is the southernmost ginseng found. Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenoside.

Chinese Panax Ginseng Root & Extract for Tea 8.8 fl oz: C

Chinese Panax Ginseng Root & Extract for Tea 8.8 fl oz: C

This is a powerful ginseng extract with a whole ginseng root suspended in the extract bottle – for an energizing addition to tea. Chinese Ren Shen, 'root of heaven,' Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng, is native to Manchuria and Korea and is cultivated in China, Korea and Japan. The ginseng plant requires 5-7 years to mature from seed. Ginseng has a sweetly aromatic flavour. Its root has long been regarded by the Chinese as a panacea for illness, though it was usually used by them in a prophylactic (preventive) rather than a curative manner. Many Native American tribes used American ginseng, Panax quinquefolia. Medicinal uses ranged from digestive disorders to sexual problems.


Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is not considered a true ginseng; instead of a fleshy root, it has a woody root; instead of ginsenosides, eleutherosides are present.

Some other species previously classified in Panax are now treated in the separate genera Polyscias and Pseudopanax.
Korean Ginseng, White, Instant Tea 30/2gm foil-wrapped bags: C

Korean Ginseng, White, Instant Tea 30/2gm foil-wrapped bags: C

SUPERIOR has been selling this tea since the late 1960's. For many years, our customers have been drinking this as a coffee substitute. The advantage is the increased energy and stamina from ginseng without the side effects of coffee. Chinese Ren Shen, 'root of heaven,' Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng, is native to Manchuria and Korea and is cultivated in China, Korea and Japan. The ginseng plant requires 5-7 years to mature from seed. Ginseng has a sweetly aromatic flavour. Its root has long been regarded by the Chinese as a panacea for illness, though it was usually used by them in a prophylactic (preventive) rather than a curative manner.


History
The name ginseng comes from the Chinese term Ren Shen, which means man root. It was originally the common name for several plants valued for their medicinal properties; although ginseng is now most often associated with the genus Panax, some researchers believe that the original ginseng used in ancient China may have been a different plant. Although ginseng is often seen as an East Asian medicine, American ginseng has been used by Native Americans for centuries. A wide variety of ginseng is generally available in many Chinatown herb shops and ethnic Chinese supermarkets.
Ginseng Energy Wellness Tea 20 tea bags: K

Ginseng Energy Wellness Tea 20 tea bags: K

A cup of Ginseng Energy will liven up your day. With our combination of the whole root of eleuthero with Asian and American ginseng, and B Vitamins, Ginseng Energy helps you maintain healthy levels of energy and stamina and keep you in positive balance.* Vitamins B6 and B12, easily depleted by stress, are essential for helping you cope with the hurried pace of daily life.* Chamomile adds a floral note, while orange peel and spearmint leaves round out the taste of this well-balanced blend. Revitalize with a cup of Ginseng Energy.*
Modern science and Ginseng
The positive medicinal effects of ginseng have been difficult to prove using modern science. Frequently, there are contradictory results from different studies. Supporters claim that this is due to the wide variety of ginseng quality used in studies. The quality and neutrality of studies from East Asia have also been questioned. Another issue is that there is no profit to be achieved from researching ginseng because it cannot be patented; therefore, pharmaceutical companies have no incentive to research ginseng. As a result, quality studies into the effects of ginseng are rare. Ironically, one of the better studies involving ginseng actually uses a proprietary formula of ginseng.
Organic Green Tea W/Ginseng - 20 Bag(S) - Country Life

Organic Green Tea W/Ginseng - 20 Bags - Country Life

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Ginseng is highly prized as an adaptogen (a product that does no harm, but increases the body's resistance to stress). Unfortunately, this property is extremely difficult to prove scientifically as well.

A comparative, randomized and double-blind government study does indicate it to be "a promising dietary supplement" when assessed for an increase in quality of life.

Panax ginseng appears to inhibit some characteristics associated with cancer in animal models; nevertheless, this effect is unclear in humans.
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