Ginseng - American Ginseng Root and Ginseng Capsules

American ginseng has a unique action on many body systems, which allows it to reduce stress, protect the body against aging, resist illness, and improve general wellbeing. The main specific effects are briefly described below - for further information please refer to the "medicinal" page. Please note to refer to the "glossary" page for unfamiliar words and their meaning.

Adaptogen
Stress
Antioxidant
Nervous system
Cardiovascular
Immune system
Metabolic systems
Male sexual function
Female sexual system

Adaptogen
American ginseng is often used to enhance the overall feeling of well being and for the prevention of diseases that result from today's hectic pace of life. It contains a complex array of bioactive substances that, acting in unison, become an adaptogen. An adaptogen is a substance that enables the body to normalize its own systems when affected by negative influences, be they physical, chemical or mental stresses. American ginseng has both a calming and a stimulating effect as the different active ingredients (ginsenosides) come into play depending on the body's need. In particular, American ginseng acts on the hypothalamus - this is the part of the mid-brain that controls the hormonal and neural processes that balance the various body systems.

Stress
American ginseng helps the body cope with the stresses of daily living. It acts to nullify the negative side effects caused by overproduction of stress hormones, and helps prevent stress-associated disease. It also works directly on the central nervous system to help the mind remain calm and work effectively.

Antioxidant
American ginseng is an antioxidant, and helps protect body tissues against the damaging effects of free radicals and other harmful chemicals. It has also been used in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer.

Nervous system
American ginseng helps protect the brain (and other nervous tissue) from the aging process via several different mechanisms. It improves the way neural messages are transmitted throughout the nervous system, partly by enabling messages to pass from one nerve cell to another more efficiently. This results in improved mental processes such as memory, concentration and learning. American ginseng also helps protect the nervous system from the damage caused by oxygen starvation and subsequent overproduction of free radicals, as occurs during strokes.

Cardiovascular
American ginseng helps prevent hardening of the arteries by blocking the formation of oxidated low density lipid (LDL) protein and reducing blood fat levels. It also helps protect heart muscle from damage caused by lack of oxygen, as occurs during heart attacks.

Immune system
American ginseng stimulates the immune system and helps protect the body from infectious disease. It boosts the production of white blood cells and antibodies.

Metabolic systems
American ginseng helps to normalize blood sugar levels in both diabetic and non-diabetic people. It does this by modifying the transport of glucose across cell membranes. American ginseng has traditionally been associated with increased stamina and endurance - this is thought to be due to increased utilization of free fatty acids during exercise.

Male sexual function
Ginseng has been traditionally used to increase virility. In China, American ginseng is considered a panacea for impotency. The Chinese and Native Americans used it as an aphrodisiac. It is increasingly being used for this purpose - the Guardian Weekly recently rated American ginseng "the world's bestselling aphrodisiac." As well as acting on the hormonal system, constituents of American ginseng have also been shown to directly induce vasodilation in penile erectile tissue.

Female sexual system
Native Americans used ginseng to increase fertility and treat menstrual problems. American ginseng has gentle estrogenic properties that may be useful in treating menopause symptoms, but without the potential side effects of estrogenic drugs (such as cancer, stroke, and thromboembolism)

Please note:
Any scientific information has been assembled by Simply Ginseng from reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals. We have tried to ensure it is clear, balanced and without bias. This information should not be construed as claims for any of our products. Always consult your health care professional.Use only as directed. Always read the label.

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