MEDICINAL PLANTS

Originally from East Asia, has been always the focus of numerous magical beliefs and activities in some way related to their pharmacological activity. The name itself defines it as a panacea for all ills, and therefore has been widely used in traditional Oriental medicine, a relatively short time has been introduced in our culture, naturist and first-level after carrying out relevant studies, Western medicine has included it in restorative preparations. It grows in mountain forests, damp and dark, but rarely found in the wild.

FLOWERING

Depending on how they undertake their collection and subsequent treatment, we find two forms of ginseng on the market, which come from the same plant and have the same properties, although the market price of red ginseng is significantly higher than white ginseng. Following the rule set out in the European Pharmacopoeia, we find the white ginseng, which is reached by a pickup followed by a drying of the root and washed. If it follows the Eastern tradition, we reached the red ginseng, which differs from that blank, after harvest, we proceed to a contact with water vapor for subsequent drying, which gives it a distinctive red appearance and horny .

APPLICATIONS

Its applications are derived from the action of substances called ginsenosides or Panax generically, they also have B vitamins and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Polysaccharides has also conferred a stimulating action of the body's defenses. Because their activity is not due to a single substance but a number, when to begin treatment must be established that the case of standardized preparations, since some of these substances may have effects contrary to expectation. It is used against mental and physical fatigue, and is not considered doping in competitive sport. Its use is also beneficial for older people as it improves the mood. It is also recommended in people whose activities are subject to daily stress. Its use as an aphrodisiac is because it is a central nervous system stimulant and a sexual stimulant. To take full advantage of its properties, you need treatment for a fortnight, not being recommended extended use in excess of two months, which can cause hypertension, insomnia, rashes ...

ADMINISTRATION

Decoction. Is achieved by introducing a gram of powdered root in a quart of boiling water for three minutes, and you can drink one cup a day.
Fluid extract. A minimum of fifteen to thirty drops more than two or three times a day for about a month, then a break to resume treatment again.
Dry matter. It is used from 200 milligrams to one gram a day.
Dried root powder. 800 milligrams to four grams a day. There are also marketed crowd preparations in the form capsules, ampoules, drops ... With a wealth more or less variable, and therefore with a greater or lesser activity.

SUMMARY

FAMILY: Araliaceae
HABITAT: East Asia
FLOWERING: Spring
PART USED: The root

USES

Fort vitalizing tonic, Stimulates physical and mental Moderate, Stimulant Moderate.