Useful properties of ginseng for men and women

Korean ginseng (or Insam, which means "root of life" in Korean) is a unique perennial herb that is used to make drugs with a wide therapeutic effect.

Unlike counterparts growing in China and America, the active flowering period of Korean ginseng lasts 6 months. The most valuable is considered a plant older than 6 years. White, red and black ginseng is made from it in the form of powders and extracts.

Digged, peeled and dried in the sun or in the oven, ginseng root in its natural form. Compared to red and black, the content of biologically active substances (saponins and ginsenosides) in it is low.

Red

This is a fermented (subjected to a long heat treatment with steam) ginseng root. As a result, ginseng acquires a red-brown hue.

The initial composition of the feedstock changes - some substances decompose, others (new) are formed.

The action of red ginseng is mild, it can be taken by those suffering from hypertension and other pathologies of the cardiovascular system. Fermented ginseng is suitable for wellness and general strengthening procedures.

Black

The record holder for the content of two main valuable elements that affect human life and health - these are ginsenosides Rg and Rb (there are more than 90% of them in Korean insam), is rightfully called the "king of medicinal plants".

Black ginseng is obtained by repeated (not 3-4, as usual, but 9) successive evaporations in order to achieve the maximum concentration of saponins in the extract.

The drug has been prepared in this way for 4 centuries, it is believed that it has the strongest healing properties. It has a high content of alkaloids, there is cane sugar, it is rich in vitamins and carbohydrates.

Eastern healers claim that the plant puts those who have undergone complex operations and serious illnesses on their feet. No wonder the six-year-old ginseng root is called the "root of life", and natural ginseng tincture for sexual potency is sometimes more effective than pharmaceutical preparations of chemical origin.

Gold

Golden ginseng or pink root (scientifically called Rhodiola rosea) from the Crassulaceae family grows up to 60 cm. This medicinal plant is covered with caps of small yellow flowers, the weight of the root reaches 1 kg. The smell of flowers is similar to the aroma of roses, for which the plant got its name.

Rhodiola is called golden ginseng for its shiny bronze-colored rhizome with a shimmer of old gilding.

Under natural conditions, it grows on stony soils, along the banks of mountain rivers and lakes, and is found in meadows in the Alps. It is easy to grow it in the country, the root of the plant acquires healing properties after the seeds ripen. With artificial cultivation, young plants are not disturbed, and part of the adult rhizomes are left in the soil for propagation.

Useful properties

The leaves, stem and rhizomes of ginseng contain B vitamins, which allows the plant to be used as a remedy:

• Giving physical strength;
• Increasing stress resistance;
• Stabilizing psychological mood.

All types of ginseng are rich in active glycosides, which means panaxidol aglycone, which is good for heart function.

Vitamin C contained in the plant contributes to the normal functioning of the liver - toxins are eliminated faster. Vitamins A, E, D, F - useful for the endocrine system.

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Preparations from the rhizomes of Rhodiola rosea - sources of minerals:

• Calcium, zinc, copper are taken for better tissue healing and normalization of hormonal levels;
• Fatty acids (stearic, linoleic, palm) improve brain function;
• Panaxosides prevent the appearance and slow down the development of malignant cells.

Ginseng has the properties to improve the general psychophysical well-being of a person, positively affects:

• Immune system - useful in autumn and winter (during the activation of viral infections);
• Emotional background - relieves stress, depression, improves mood;
• Life expectancy ( this is what Chinese healers say, but the fact has not been scientifically confirmed);
• The state of the figure - metabolism improves, fat is burned;
• Sugar level - useful for diabetics (helps reduce);
• Skin and hair - the skin is actively regenerated, hair grows faster, becomes shiny and elastic;
• Sleep - insomnia ceases to torment, sleep is deep, not intermittent;
• Heart and blood vessels - blood pressure normalizes, cholesterol decreases, which is the prevention of heart attacks.

For men

Ginseng root is an aphrodisiac.Dried, in the form of a powder, since ancient times it has been added to food and drink for impotence. Today, ginseng is officially prescribed for potency in non-pathological erectile dysfunction (Korean Ginseng tincture for men is indicated only if the causes of impotence are physical exhaustion or emotional decline).

For women

Ginseng is also useful for women - it enhances libido. It is prescribed for discomfort during menstruation: products based on this plant stabilize mood swings caused by hormonal changes in the female body, relieve spasmodic pain.

During the menopause, preparations with ginseng prevent and alleviate "hot flashes", cheer up. Ginseng tincture is an indispensable companion for older ladies, because the alcohol-based extract is convenient to carry with you in a small vial in your purse and drip into food and drink.

Recipes

The plant is used in the form of tea, water and alcohol tinctures - drops, especially useful with honey. There is ginseng in tablets, vitamins with ginseng are also produced.

Oolong tea

Oolong - semi-fermented Chinese teas of dozens of varieties and flavors. According to the national classification, they occupy a position between green and red teas.

Green tea with Korean ginseng is healthy. But in order to achieve a tonic and healing effect, oolong must be brewed according to all the rules.

To properly prepare loose leaf tea with ginseng, you will need a teapot: a traditional one is better - clay, but you can take porcelain or glass. Before falling asleep the tea leaf, the dishes should be warmed up by rinsing the inside with boiling water.

Ginseng tea, produced using oolong technology, has a peculiarity - the dried leaves are twisted very tightly, when brewed with hot water, they straighten and increase significantly in size. In this regard, only 2-3 g of a dry leaf is needed for a 200 ml cup of tea.

Ginseng, can be brewed in combination with Green tea. It is brewed not with boiling water, but with hot water at a temperature of 90 C - this is how vitamins are preserved, and the drink turns out to be more aromatic.

The brewing procedure consists of two parts:

• Pour hot water over a dry leaf, poured into a warm teapot, drain immediately;
• Pour hot water over the tea leaves a second time.

In this way, tea leaves are washed from impurities and dust, the drink is transparent, with a pure taste.

Tea drinking itself also has its own traditions - oolong tea changes flavors with each brewing.

Connoisseurs recommend brewing it at least 8 times. For the first time, the drink is insisted for no longer than 20 seconds, so that it does not turn out bitter. Subsequent brewing - for 30-40 seconds.

Another way - to get a large amount of tea, brew all 8 times in a row, pouring the finished drink into a separate vessel. Infusions with different tastes will mix and give a unique bouquet.

Ginseng green tea is drunk in the first half of the day after a meal, because after drinking it on an empty stomach, you can experience the characteristic tea "drunk" - dizziness and weakness.

If discomfort nevertheless overtook, you can eliminate them with a glass of milk or a handful of dried fruits.

Despite all the beneficial qualities and the wonderful taste of the drink, in combination with green tea leaves, the harm of ginseng can also appear, so it must be consumed in doses. In addition, ginseng tea has contraindications.

Tincture

It is made in two types - for alcohol and water. As a rule, the rhizome is taken. But there are tinctures on stems and leaves - in terms of the content of healing substances, they are not inferior to those on the roots. Inflorescences and fruits of the plant are not used in tinctures.

When choosing "your" remedy based on ginseng, it is important to consider that alcohol tinctures raise blood pressure, while water tinctures lead to its decrease.

Tonic

Take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of powdered dried ginseng root and 1 liter of vodka, mix, cork tightly and insist in a cool dark place for 3-4 weeks. Strain the finished tincture. Take 2 times a day for 30 days, dissolving 20 drops in 100 ml of water at room temperature. It is a tonic and general tonic.

For potency

Take 100 g of washed and peeled fresh ginseng rhizomes and 1 liter of vodka. Take 15 drops in 100 ml of cool water half an hour before breakfast and dinner 2 times a day.

The product strengthens the immune system, stabilizes blood pressure and normalizes sugar levels, has a calming effect on the nervous system, has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and hair, and increases potency in men.

Healing

Take 3 cups of clean cold water and 3 g of dried rhizome (you can use a whole piece), put the root there, let it boil over high heat, reduce the heat to a minimum and boil until the volume of liquid becomes 200 ml.

The decoction should be drunk freshly prepared, it should be done daily. Drink throughout the day, dividing the portion into 3 parts, half an hour before meals. Course - 30 days. Ginseng tincture prepared in this way strengthens the immune system and gives a healing effect.

In tablets

The dosage regimen depends on the form of release (capsules, tablets), the purpose of the drug (therapeutic or prophylactic - vitamins with ginseng) and the concentration of the plant extract:

• Capsules are prescribed to be taken with meals 0.5-1 g 2 times a day for 1 month, if desired, the course is repeated after 2 weeks;
• General toning and stimulating the nervous system phytocapsules " Herbion Ginseng" is prescribed after the first meal, 1 capsule per day, the course is 30-60 days;
• Vitamins with ginseng in Gerimaks tablets are prescribed 1 piece once a day at any time, the course is 30 -60 days with a repeat, if necessary, after 14-21 days.

Ginseng tablets should be taken in daily doses depending on the purpose:

• To increase intellectual capacity for work - 400 mg each;
• To increase physical tone, relieve depression and the effects of stress - 100 mg each;
• Ginseng for potency - daily 600 mg;
• To activate the immune system and lower blood sugar - 100-200 mg daily.

In order to avoid sleep disturbances at night, it is better to take all drugs in the morning.

Honey jelly

To prepare honey jelly, you will need 700 g of any natural honey and 25 g of powdered dried plant root. The ingredients are mixed until smooth and infused in a glass or clay vessel in a dark, cool place for 10 days.

The resulting medicine should be taken 1 time per day - 0.5 teaspoon half an hour before breakfast.

Delicious and healthy jelly improves health, tidies up the emotional mood, helps with sore throats, flu, colds, improves complexion, skin and hair (after a short intake, they become shiny).

Contraindications

Due to the fact that preparations based on ginseng significantly tone up and activate vital processes, they are contraindicated to take:

• People with disturbed sleep;
• Women during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• Children under 12;
• When excessive activity of the thyroid gland;
• Prone to bleeding;
• In acute inflammation and during the period of infection;
• In the presence of epilepsy and a tendency to convulsions;
• Having problems with the functioning of the heart muscle and blood vessels;
• With rapid excitability;
• With hypersensitivity to a substance.

It is not recommended to drink strong tea and coffee while taking preparations based on ginseng extract. Having decided to be treated with herbal tinctures, you should consult a doctor.