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Adaptogens

Ginseng

Ginseng has often been referred to as a general panacea for its ability to promote healing for almost every type of ailment.

Beneficial properties

Digestive aid Detoxifying Brain health Heart health Kidney support Blood sugar regulation

Nutritional highlights

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants

Caution. May affect blood pressure, blood sugar, and clotting; caution with stimulants
Detailed information
Ginseng has often been referred to as a general panacea for its ability to promote healing for almost every type of ailment. Ginseng is an adaptogenic herb meaning that it has the unique ability to balance and tone multiple physiological functions at once which can provide more efficient and effective healing. It is a powerful herb that can help to significantly increase energy and stamina, restore libido, sharpen memory and concentration skills, strengthen the digestive tract, balance the endocrine system, protect the body from toxins and radiation, and prevent cancer. There are three main types of Ginseng: Siberian Ginseng, Korean ginseng, and American Ginseng. Siberian Ginseng is known to increase immune function, ease lower back pain, reduce stress damage, and reverse the aging process. Siberian Ginseng is also excellent for adrenal fatigue and exhaustion, brain fog, depression, trauma, surgery, insomnia, overwork, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Siberian ginseng is also well known for it ability to enhance athletic performance and endurance. Korean ginseng is invigorating and stimulating and is known for increasing sexual vitality, strengthening the immune system, improving blood circulation, and stimulate body heat for those who are living or working in cold climates. Korean ginseng is also good for those who have been weak or ill for a long period of time and need a boost to help get them going again. American Ginseng is known to help relieve fatigue, enhance reproductive performance, and help cleanse a sluggish or bloated digestive tract. American Ginseng is good for those who suffer from neuralgia, poor digestion, nose bleeds, diabetes, gout, rheumatism, ADD and ADHD, and post-chemo recovery. Siberian, Korean, and American Ginseng can be found in capsule, tincture, extract, tea, and cream form online or at your local health food store.

Conditions it helps with

ADHD, Brain Fog & Focus Problems
Includes: ADD & ADHD
Anxiety, Stress & Panic
Includes: Stress
Cancer (All Types)
Includes: Chemo-protectors
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Includes: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Depression & Mood Swings
Includes: Depression
Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2
Gout
Insomnia & Sleep Problems
Includes: Insomnia