The ginseng plant has long been famous for its many beneficial qualities, especially the ability to prolong youth and increase the body's defenses.
The plant was recognized not only by folk, but also by official medicine, so it can often be found in the list of ingredients of many drugs.
What ginseng plant consists of: benefits of the components
A variety of useful properties of ginseng is caused by the presence of many complex chemical compounds that make up the plant. One of the main substances contained in the ginseng root is glycosides. They are also found in the stem, and in the leaves, and in the fruits of the grass, but at the root their concentration is highest.
The constituent substances of ginseng rhizomes are also:
• alkaloids;
• starch;
• polyacetylene;
• tannins;
• pentines;
• resin in a significant amount;
• vitamins C and E;
• enzymes;
• various macro- and microelements necessary for the body, for example, phosphorus, sulfur.
The medicinal properties of the plant are added by the essential oils, polysaccharides and peptides included in the composition. Acting comprehensively and enhancing each other's effects, the substances have a beneficial effect on the health status of the body, strengthen its immunity and stimulate a speedy recovery in the presence of various diseases.
The main healing properties of ginseng and benefits for the body
For medicinal purposes, it is customary to use ginseng in the form of tinctures, decoctions, teas and other ready-made products. The most common option is tincture. It gives an amazing effect with a pharmacological effect. Thanks to this infusion, diabetes can be effectively treated, as well as the various consequences of this disease. Such complications include necrosis, persistent fatigue, nervous and mental disorders, and malnutrition.
Alcohol infusions of the plant root can be used to normalize low blood pressure, and decoctions created in a water bath will eliminate hypertension.
Ginseng is used quite effectively to combat excess kilograms. This powerful tool is able to quickly bring a figure into shape. Ginseng extract, which is part of the medication, acts on the body as a rejuvenating agent. The aging process after regular use of ginseng is significantly slowed down. The polysaccharides included in the leaves and roots are essential in the treatment and prevention of cancer.
Among the beneficial effects on the body of ginseng can be identified:
• immunostimulating ability;
• general strengthening effect;
• tonic effect;
• analgesic effect.
Ready-made products based on ginseng have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the central nervous system, the general level of the body’s working capacity, mental and physical activity. Regular use of tincture of the root of the plant improves appetite, and also normalizes sexual function. A decoction of the root perfectly normalizes the condition in depression and mental imbalance.
Ginseng is famous for its beneficial qualities for the male body. He is able to increase male sexual activity, enhance sexual function and increase sperm motility of seminal fluid. After 2 months of systematic use of tinctures of herbs, you can rid the body of a man from all sorts of problems that are sexual in nature.
Ginseng also has such useful functions:
• improvement of secretion of bile;
• regulation of hormonal levels in the body;
• increased field of vision;
• maintaining immunity and increasing the protective reaction of the body;
• positively affects metabolic processes, the breakdown of fats occurs faster;
• increase of working capacity;
• improvement of gas exchange in the lungs;
• normalization of the functioning of the endocrine system;
• lowering blood sugar;
• providing a calming effect on the body with disorders, neurosis and stress.
The main methods of using ginseng: the harm and benefits of drugs
There are such options for making ginseng:
1. Ginseng tincture is an indispensable cure for neurosis, stress, physical and emotional stress. It has a metabolic, biostimulating, adaptogenic, tonic and antiemetic effect on the body. Tincture can be prepared from dry and fresh raw materials:
• dry root must be crushed into powder, pour vodka in a ratio of 30 g per 1 liter. accordingly, insist for 1 month in a dark place, sometimes shaking. The final product must be filtered and taken 20 drops before meals for half an hour 2 times a day in order to prevent the body. The course can last up to 1.5 months, if necessary, it can be repeated after 30 days. For therapeutic purposes, you need to increase the dose to 30-40 drops;
• the fresh root must be washed well, chopped, take 100 g and pour 1 liter of vodka. Infused and filtered in a similar way. Before eating, for prevention, you need to consume 15-20 drops 3 times a day for a month. A break between courses is enough to do for 10 days.
2. Ginseng decoction is prepared from 2-3 tbsp. l dry chopped root and 1-2 glasses of cold water. The mixture should be brought to a boil and kept on low heat for 3-5 minutes. Before use, you need to strain and cool to 36-40 degrees.
3. Ginseng tea - for preparation you need to take dry root powder and pour boiling water in a ratio of 1 to 10, let the drink brew and strain. You need to take 1 tbsp. l before eating, drink 20 minutes 3 times a day.
Side effects from the use of ginseng, harm to plants for the body
Such a potent plant, like ginseng, cannot but have contraindications. Highlights:
1. You can not eat and use ginseng in any form in the presence of infectious processes and bleeding.
2. Grass is contraindicated for women during pregnancy.
3. Do not use ginseng medications if there is increased irritability.
4. It is extremely undesirable to take funds from ginseng in the afternoon.
One should not exclude the presence of individual intolerance to the components of ginseng or a possible allergic reaction to the plant. You can identify them by the following symptoms:
• dizziness and headaches;
• nausea;
• vomiting;
• increase in pressure.
When they appear, it is urgent to stop the use of the drug and try to maintain the water balance in the body for the first time.
Much of taking ginseng depends on its dosage. If a small amount of the plant is able to calm the nerves, then exceeding the allowable amount can cause aggression and nervous excitement. Also, if the dosage is exceeded, symptoms appear in the form of a decrease in appetite, increased heart rate, dizziness, pain in the lower abdomen in women and chest pain.
To reduce the harm of ginseng, it is enough to use the plant in portions, not exceeding the permissible limits.
