Ginseng Extract Korean

Korean Ginseng is one of the more popular ginseng products on the market today. Also known as Panax Ginseng, it, along with American Ginseng, is prized for its ginsenosides, the active ingredient. Panax means “all heal” in Greek and for centuries it has been used as a cure-all in many different cultures, particularly Chinese medicine.

Korean Ginseng is classified as an adaptogen. An adaptogen works to strengthen and normalize body functions. In addition to its known adaptogenic benefits, Panax Ginseng has been studied for its efficacy in a number of different areas.

• Ginseng has long been valued for its ability to help the body deal with stress.
• It may shorten recovery time from illness or surgery particularly in elderly people.
• Several studies have revealed Panax Ginseng’s ability to modestly improve thinking or learning.
• Panax Ginseng may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, decrease senility, and improve memory.
• Solid clinical evidence shows ginseng can help lower blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetics.
• Panax ginseng may impact cardiovascular disease by helping lower bad cholesterol while raising good cholesterol levels.
• Panax ginseng is used by many people to help boost the immune system..

Many other uses are currently under investigation. While Korean Ginseng is considered safe you should exercise caution in some situations. Large doses of ginseng can cause nervousness and may lead to problems sleeping. Individuals with high blood pressure should only take ginseng under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. Since it may act as a blood thinner, discontinue use at least seven days before surgery.