The ginseng is a herb with surprising medicinal properties. Its curative power and its effects on the human body have been tested for hundreds of years. The first mention of this plant dates back to old Chinese sources, and even then, 1 gram of value was equated to 1 gram of gold.
The Chinese emperors spared efforts to send their best soldiers in search of this miraculous cure. The use of Ginseng as a herbal remedy has a broad spectrum of action and is increasingly popular.
Not without reason, the ginseng receives various names: “Root of life”, “remedy for all evils” and “gift of immortality”; It is believed that any disease can cure and prolong youth.
Composition
The ginseng is a perennial herb that is found in the East East.
We must always remember that it is the root system of this plant that has its medicinal properties, but its fruit is poisonous and can cause severe poisoning.
The composition of this plant is literally a treasure of useful substances and vitamins. Among them it is worth mentioning
- manganese;
- copper;
- iron;
- calcium;
- match;
- ascorbic acid;
- vitamins;
- fatty oils;
- pectins; etc
Useful properties for women
The main field of action of the Ginseng is to increase the general tone of the organism, human immunity and resistance to various negative factors of the outside environment.
The Ginseng has the following beneficial effects on the particular female organism:
- It stimulates the protective and immunological forces of the body, subject to the recommendations of the attending physician – the period of pregnancy is appointed to reduce the impact of the negative environmental factors on a woman’s body;
- Active use by women in weight loss, since it has properties to burn fat;
- It relieves accumulated fatigue (chronic), which is usually accompanied by headaches, weakness and general discomfort;
- It is often prescribed for thyroid problems;
- It has a wide range of effects in gynecology (to treat infertility, infections and inflammations, to combat premature menopause in women);
- Used massively in cosmetology in relation to the presence of rejuvenating properties.
Indications
Due to the wide range of effects that this plant has on the human body, there are many reasons for its use. For women in particular, the indications for the use of ginseng are:
- Nervous disorders, stress, frequent excess work, chronic fatigue, lack of sleep;
- low blood pressure, problems with cholesterol or glucose levels;
- Hair drop and break;
- beginning of menopause;
- Need to improve body defenses, immune functions and general vitality.
How can women take ginseng?
The ginseng can be administered in different ways. There are several types of ginseng, which the doctor can prescribe freely, and that can be administered without problems, but only after consulting with a doctor.
Ginseng tea
Given the enormous amount of useful substances that this plant contains, the healing properties of tea prepared based on it can hardly be overestimated. To achieve the maximum beneficial effects on the body, the infusion must be prepared properly.
- Dry crushed ginseng root – 20 g;
- Potable distilled water (boiling water) – 200 ml.
Pour the crushed roots with boiling water and let stand (60 minutes). Tea must be taken by 1 tablespoon 3 times a day, 30 minutes after a meal. The recovery course is 1 month, so you must take a break for at least 30 days.
Ginseng and honey jelly
Combination of ginseng and honey to obtain a perfect combination of both flavors.
- Dry crushed ginseng root – 10 g;
- Flower honey – 300 g.
It is necessary to mix honey and ginseng in the proportions indicated and leave the resulting mixture for 10 days. The treatment must be carried out for 2 months, three times a day, 20 minutes before meals.
Tincture
Ginseng’s tincture can be obtained in any pharmacy or you can do it yourself.
Fresh root tincture with vodka
- Fresh root of ginseng (ground until dusting) – 30 g;
- Base alcohol (vodka, moonshine) – 1 l.
Crush the ginseng root rinsed with running water until it turns it into dust using a kitchen robot, and add 30 grams of dust to 1 liter of alcoholic fluid. The bottle with the liquid must be closed tightly and be infusion for 25 days at room temperature in a dark place. Periodically shake the content of the bottle. After that time, tincture must be filtered through a gauze cloth.
How to prepare a dry root alcoholic extract
- Dry root dust of ginseng – 2 teaspoons;
- Base alcohol – 900 ml.
It is necessary to combine the 2 components. The liquid bottle must be stored for 30 days and then sneak into.
Tincture should be taken 2 times a day to 20 drops after a meal. The treatment course – 45 days with 3 0-day intervals. It is possible to carry out 6 or 7 of these courses per year.
Contraindications for the use of Ginseng
The Ginseng can have many positive and negative effects on the human body, but you should always consult your doctor before taking it, as well as take into account a series of other known previous conditions.
Obvious contraindications are
- arterial hypertension;
- A hyperactive thyroid gland
- lactation;
- Blood coagulation disorders;
- Acute infections and inflammatory processes.
In addition, the use of this medicine is prohibited for children under the age of puberty.
The consumption of drinks containing caffeine and alcohol during treatment with ginseng should be restricted.
Ginseng’s harvesting, harvesting and storage
To conserve all the benefits of the ginseng root, it is important to collect it in time, follow all the conservation rules of the Ginseng and have it correctly stored.
The ginseng collection is always done in summer, in early August. Before starting to collect it, make sure you are collecting ginseng root and nothing else.
If there is any confusion, it can cause very serious damage to your body and could seriously intoxicated with toxic substances. When collecting it, make sure that strange particles, insects or other plants have not entered it.
The root cannot be left more than 5 days.
To properly harvest the ginseng root, it separates into small pieces and dries (preferably in sunlight). Thus the white ginseng root is obtained.
Red ginseng is considered the richest in health benefits. It is prepared as follows
- soak the roots for about 60 minutes on boiling water to soak up;
- dry the roots until all moisture has evaporated
- shred;
- Dry to the sun.
The ginseng root should be kept in fabric bags or containers with wel l-closed tapas for no more than 1 calendar year.
The ginseng is a herb that is among the main traditional medicines for its beneficial properties. It has a decidedly positive effect on the human body and has a wide range of uses.
The Ginseng has been used for recreational, cosmetics and prophylactic purposes for hundreds of years. to correctly harvest the ginseng root, it is separated into small pieces and dry (preferably in sunlight). Thus the white ginseng root is obtained.
