Ginseng Root ExtractGinseng is one the best
known and widely prescribed herbs in Chinese medicine as a general
adaptogenic and restorative tonic for just about any problem.
Approximately 29 ginsenocides, known by their scientific name
"tripterpenoid saponins" and also sometimes called panaxosides, have
been identified in ginseng root.
These ginsenocides have been
demonstrated to have a powerful function as an adaptogen, invaluable in
helping the body adapt to and recover from the effects of stress,
disease, and fatigue. They also contain a strong anti-oxidant component
that has been shown in clinical studies to aid in combating the effects
of aging. Additionally, saponins are analgesic, anti-inflammatory,
anti-convulsant, and a regulator of blood sugar levels, cholesterol
levels, and blood pressure. Ginseng also contains several steroid
compounds, including panaxtriol.
The steroid components contained in
ginseng are remarkably similar to anabolic steroids found naturally in
the human body. While this makes ginseng root ideal for athletes and
body builders looking for safe natural alternatives to anabolic steroid
use, it is considered wise for pregnant women to avoid prolonged
ginseng use. However, it is recommended to women for treatment of
post-menopausal symptoms. Recently it has been discovered that
germanium is also a component of whole ginseng root, which has a
powerful dehydrogenating effect and is considered beneficial and
essential to proper bodily function, especially in organs such as the
liver.