Ginseng is one of two most popular functional ingredients found in energy drinks. Ginseng which is known since ancient times tonifies the lungs and stomach and strengthens the spleen.
It is also shown to have anti-stress capabilities. First used in China, it was heralded as an aphrodisiac, a key to longevity and a cure for many ailments. In Chinese medicine, ginseng is considered the most important her for strengthening Qi, the vital energy of which the universe is comprised.
Ginseng has measurable amounts of germanium, provides energy to all body system is a stimulant for brain and memory centers, helps to lower cholesterol and regulate sugar use in the body, promotes regeneration from stress and fatigue and rebuilds foundation strength,
Panax ginseng ,the American type provides more moisture and more saliva and is good after a fever, while Chinese ginseng, Panax quinquefolius called ren shen gives energy.
American ginseng can be made into tea, but the bitter taste is not appreciate by many people. Some herbalists add ginger or licorice root to American ginseng to increase its effectiveness and enhance the flavor of the tea.
Ginsenosides is a complex mixture of saponins which are believed to be the active components of ginsengs.
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