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==News About Ginseng== | ==News About Ginseng== | ||
'''Difference Between Korean & Siberian Ginseng''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/difference-between-korean-siberian-ginseng-10446.html | |||
:By Lana Billings-Smith | |||
Korean ginseng and Siberian ginseng, despite both being called ginseng, are not from the same family. Siberian ginseng does not belong to the Panax family, so it is not considered a “true” ginseng. Both types of ginseng are considered adaptogens, meaning they help your body defend itself from stressors, providing a boost to your immune system. | |||
:Korean Ginseng | |||
Also known as Asian ginseng or Panax ginseng, Korean ginseng is native to East Asia and Russia. The root of the plant is what is used and, as an adaptogen, it has been used medicinally as an immune system booster. Requiring a fairly long maturity time, Korean ginseng needs six years of healthy growth before it can be harvested for use. Korean ginseng contains panaxoside, sometimes called ginsenoside, which is the medically valuable component in the root. | |||
:Siberian Ginseng | |||
Siberian ginseng, despite being native to the same region as Korean ginseng, belongs to the Eleutherococcus family rather than the Panax family. As with Korean ginseng, only the root of Siberian ginseng is used medicinally, and it is also considered an adaptogen as it provides a boost to your overall health. Siberian ginseng contains polysaccharides which are associated with lower blood sugar levels, and eleutherosides are its active ingredient. To avoid confusion, Siberian ginseng is now sometimes called eleuthro as it is not considered a “true” ginseng. | |||
:Uses for Korean and Siberian Ginseng | |||
Korean and Siberian ginseng have similar medicinal uses. Both ginsengs provide support to your immune system, help reduce stress, improve overall mood and promote a sense of well-being. They are also both associated with increased mental ability and concentration, greater alertness and higher stamina levels. Both are also associated with potentially helping lower triglyceride and blood pressure levels, and may be helpful in treating and avoiding cardiovascular complications. Only Korean ginseng however, has been associated with potentially lowering blood sugar levels, treating erectile dysfunctions and premature ejaculation, and possibly reducing the risk of certain cancers. | |||
:Possible Complications and Side Effects | |||
Both kinds of ginseng can interact adversely with certain medications, including heart medications, immune system suppressants, blood thinners and any sedatives or stimulants. If you are taking any drugs that fall into these categories, consult a doctor before taking ginseng. Side effects from taking ginseng include a faster heart beat, trouble sleeping, nervousness, mood swings, sudden changes in blood pressure and feeling dizzy. Pregnant and breast-feeding women, as well as those suffering from breast cancer, should not take ginseng as it can have an estrogen-like effect on your body. | |||
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'''When Does the Ginseng Plant Flower?''' | '''When Does the Ginseng Plant Flower?''' | ||
*Source:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/ginseng-plant-flower-73629.html | *Source:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/ginseng-plant-flower-73629.html | ||