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ginseng
Specializing only in aged woodsgrown roots
Benefits of Ginseng
Taken over an extended
period of time, ginseng is used to energize and revitalize the human body.
Advocates of ginseng take it everyday both in their food and as a medicinal to
help cope with busy daily activities and stress. Results are gentle and subtle
and there are no known adverse side effects. Several beneficial functions of
ginseng have been recognized and some confirmed by research
conducted in both Asia and North America.
Beneficial Functions
Some
of the claims commonly included in the literature follow:
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Reduces
fatigue and increases energy level
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Regulates
the reactions of the body to stress
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Normalizes
blood sugar levels
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Builds
stamina and endurance
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Reduces
the effects of aging
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Stimulates
the immune system
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Regulates
blood pressure
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Increases
fertility and sexual potency
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Enhances
overall health and vitality
Ø
Decreases
risk of disease
Ø
Treats
pulmonary diseases such as colds and influenza
There is also some evidence
that ginseng can be used to treat diseases but individuals with diseases should
consult their doctors before taking ginseng.
Research Links
The results of research on
the effects of ginseng are discussed at the following sites:
Natural
Health: Ginseng (Nathaniel Mead)
HRF Greenpapers: Ginseng
(Evelyn Leigh)
Vegetarian
Times: Ginseng (Jennie O. Collura)
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