The Use of Ginseng
Ginseng is the dried root of one of the many species of the Araliaceae family of herbs. The most common type is Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), often known just as Panax, Chinese or Korean ginseng. Closely related to Asian ginseng, is American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), sometimes preferred the milder effects. Siberian ginseng, also known as Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus), it is closely related to the other two and contains a number of loose connections. Eleuthero is also considered weaker in action and is a less expensive ingredients. Ginseng-containing foods and dietary supplements are usually in powder or ginseng root extract produced.
Ginseng is widely used in the United States to improve energy and vitality, especially in times of fatigue or stress. Although not much clinical evidence to support an effect of increasing energy efficiency, there are studies that show its potential value in normalizing blood sugar levels after meals in diabetics, stimulating immune function, treat impotence and when used in combination with ginkgo biloba, improving memory and symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Plant chemicals called ginsenosides probably play a role in the ginseng business. They are considered a marker of ginseng compounds – that is, to show their presence (or absence) and their chemical profiles, the type and quality of ginseng in a product.