Ginseng : The advantages, Disadvantages, And Dosage Of Ginseng Consumption For Health

Panax is derived from Greek word " for healing." It is a plant tuber credited with various tonic and medical properties.Panax or Ginseng is a very nutritionally rich plant.Ginseng root is rich in amino acids and minerals such as aluminium, arsenic, calcium, cobalt, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, sillica, and vitamins like vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B8, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, and ginsonesides, triterpenoids.

The advantages of Ginseng

• Lowers blood sugar level.
• Balances cardiac functions.
• Balances blood functions.
• Reduces cholesterol.
• Treats diabetes.
• Strenghten liver functions.
• Helps with detoxifications.
• Regulates intestinal problems.
• Balances respiratory system.
• Treats major fatigue.
• Improves cerebral functions.
• Reduces stress, anxiety, and nervousness.
• Promotes restorative sleep.
• Increases capacity for concentration.
• Increases physical endurance.
• Increases energy in the body.
• Reduces sensation of fatigue.
• Increases the quality of sperms and lengthens the the period of ovulation.
• Protects from premature aging.
• Improves mental performance in people with Alzheimer'disease.
• Improves sexual function in men with erectile dysfunction (ED).
• Prevents premature ejaculation.
• Improves lung function and some symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Improves abstract thinking, mental arithmetic skills, and reaction times in healthy, in middle-aged people but not in young adults.
• Improves memory.
• Decreases blood pressure in people with high blood pressure.
• Improves sexual arousal and satisfaction in postmenopausal women.
• Treats breast cancer.
• Improves symptoms of heart failure.
• Decreases the chance of catching a cold.
• Decreases flu risk.
• Reduces wrinkle.
• Treats fever.
• Treats anemia.
• Treats stomach inflammation.
• Treats fibromyalgia.
• Treats chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
• Cures fluid retention.
• Increases immune function.
• Slows the progression of lung cancer.
• Decreases the occurence of stomach, liver, ovarian,  and skin cancers.
• Improves the quality of life and menopausal symptoms like insomnia and deppression in postmenopausal women.
• Treats bronchitis.
• Reduces bad breath.

The Disadvantages of Ginseng

Ginseng should be avoided in the case of cardiac problems because it can increase the high blood pressure risk and heart palpilation ( taking high dosage or mixing with other stimulants like tea or coffee).The consumption of ginseng may cause headache, dizziness and upset stomach (dyspepsia) for long term use or high doses.Women consumes ginseng regularly that may experience menstrual changes.

The Consumption Of Ginseng Dosage

The recommended dosage to consume ginseng is 800 milligrams to 2 grams per day, depending on individual's need and on the quality of ginseng.Some Chinese herbalists recommend up 2 grams of ginseng every day.It is recommended to restrict periods of treatment to 3-4 weeks with one week of rest.Ginseng should never be used for more than three consecutive months without taking a break.Ginseng has a strong  tendency to increase effects than other plants or medicines.It has led to numerous contraindications. For taking ginseng root daily for twelve weeks can improve mental performance of people's alzheimer's disease.
According to  the Complete German  Commission E Monographs, crude preparation of dried root powder 1 gram to 2 grams daily for up three (3) months.For clinical trials, the dosage of crude root has ranged from 0,5 gram to 3 grams per day.Generally the dosage of extracts has ranged from  100 mg to 400 mg.