Ginseng has three different types: Korean Ginseng (Asian), American ginseng and Siberian ginseng.
American ginseng and Korean ginseng is a relative were both members of the Panax family.
Siberian Ginseng has a moderate genetic relationship than the previous two types and have different chemical composition.
Ginseng is believed to strengthen immunity. People who consume the products with ginseng reported flu less often than not. Suffer its effects, not usually long.
American ginseng and Korean Ginseng also has other advantages. Studies show that they can help diabetics control their blood sugar levels.
In one test, people were given with type 2 diabetes and ginseng drinks with high sugar content. As a control, take blood sugar levels do not rise after the first dose of ginseng.
Other studies show the benefits of ginseng ADHD. However, this conclusion is not clear that more research is needed. Ginseng is combined with ginkgo biloba to people with ADHD seems to help concentrate better.
Siberian ginseng is sometimes called eleuthero. As a distant cousin, may help the immune system eleuthero. People who take Siberian ginseng showed improved immunity.
Those suffering from a herpes virus, Siberian Ginseng is very useful. Research were carried out for six months, showed that the frequency, severity and duration of herpes outbreaks can be reduced by ginseng.
Although many believe that the three types of ginseng can help improve mental functions seems eleuthoro only able to provide the benefits.
Study middle-aged men showed an increase in the ability of mental function than those taking placebo only.
Ginseng should not, if a person rheumatoid arthritis or bronchitis, because it could make the situation worse.
If you have high blood pressure, consult your doctor before taking any type of ginseng. Not take well to the ginseng during pregnancy or lactation.
Together with other herbal supplements, consult your doctor before taking ginseng is highly recommended as a supplement.