American Ginseng

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Ginseng:
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ginseng is a deciduous perennial growing to the height of
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ginseng has a smooth stem, leaves with oblong to oval
leaflets, small greenish flowers, and kidney shaped scarlet
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ginseng is native to North America as well as the Himalayas
A woodland plant, it is rarely seen in the wild due to
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ginseng is cultivated in Wisconsin, China and France The
root is gathered in autumn
History of American
ginseng
Native American people may have considered
this herb a means to increase female fertility From the mid
18th century, the collection of the herb for export to China
became a virtual gold rush, with so many Native Americans, out
collecting the herb that settlers reported finding villages
almost deserted The Ojibwa people always planted a seed to
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ginseng became rare towards the end of the 19th century href=”http://wwwalwaysnutritioncom/herbasp?catid=384″
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ginseng is remedy for Stress and Fatigue The action of this
herb is presumed to be similar to, but milder than, that of its
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ginseng increases tolerance to stress of all kinds In
traditional Chinese medicine, the herb is employed as a yin
tonic, treating weakness, fever, wheezing, and coughs
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ginseng:
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ginseng can boost the immune system, and therefore increase
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ginseng may increase physical stamina, and stimulate the
appetite, which can be especially useful for the elderly href=”http://wwwalwaysnutritioncom/herbasp?catid=384″
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ginseng may improve the memory, and several studies have
indicated that href=”http://wwwalwaysnutritioncom/herbasp?catid=384″
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ginseng reduces total blood cholesterol levels href=”http://wwwalwaysnutritioncom/herbasp?catid=384″
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ginseng has an anti-clotting action that may reduce the risk
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ginseng may also be used by diabetics to reduce blood sugar
levels, though not before consulting a qualified healthcare
professional
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ginseng Includes:
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ginseng contains a mixture of several saponin glycosides
including insenocides and panaxocides There is also 3% volatile
oil containing a camphoraceous substance, a resin, arabinose,
mucilage, and starch
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