Korean Ginseng

What is Korean Ginseng?

Korean Ginseng grows primarily in China and is also known as Chinese Ginseng. Korean Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) is a light tan root. Occasionally the centre part of the root is said to resemble the human body because the string like shoots that stem off from the root look like arms and legs. It has been used there for over 5.000 years and is considered the strongest form of ginseng.

Korean Ginseng contains thirteen different ginsenosides. Panaxans help to lower blood sugar, polysaccharides work to enhance the immune system and its antioxidant properties are immune-stimulating to protect the body from illness, disease and stress.

Korean Ginseng helps to stimulate production of immune cells called "killer T-cells" that destroy viruses and bacteria. It balances the release of stress hormones by supporting the organs that produce them.

Korean Ginseng is used in nutritional supplements as it helps produce endorphins to make people feel good. Its sexual benefits work to improve erectile function and to increase testosterone and sperm count.

Some of the other more common uses of Korean Ginseng include:

• Physical restorative and preventative tonic for health and illness prevention
• Healthy for heart and good circulation and normalizes blood pressure 
• Reduces cholesterol 
• Checks irritability, stress and is good for depression
• Enhances sexual desire and improves impotency and low sperm count
• Improves athletic performance and increases endurance and stamina
• Helps with the discomforts of menopause

Side Effects and Warnings of Korean Ginseng

Though derived from an herb, it is very important that those who are pregnant or taking MAO inhibitor drugs should not use this herb. Korean Ginseng is very stimulating so it should be taken early in the day. High dosages of Korean Ginseng could make some jittery.

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