What is ginseng? and what is good ang bad effects of this herbal?

Question

What is ginseng? and what is good ang bad effects of this herbal?

Answer 1

i dont know but ginseng really helps u out. just know dat. haha i drink ginseng a lot since my grandma like ALWAYS make it. its realy bitter though.

Answer 2

Ginseng is ok to use everyday there are no side affects

I've ever heard of. I've been using various ginseng's for the

last 20years,and I've never felt better. American ginseng

is grown in Wisconsin. Koreans ,Chinese,Russians too.

Whenever I'm tired or stressed out I'll take an extra

capsule or two. I suggest buy a small jar of ginseng extract

with American,Korean,and Chinese ginsengs. I usualy

buy mine at Vitamin Shoppe,or Vitamin World. Shop

wisely when they advertise deals, and apply for their

discount cards.  I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Ginseng roots belong to the ivy family.  It is sold as a herbal medicine products, taken to increase the body's general resistance to stress and reduce some cold and flu symptoms. It has been shown in clinical studies to lower blood sugar levels, and it may also be useful in preventing damage from strokes and relieving menopausal symptoms.

RISKS?:

Persons who have heart conditions, endometriosis, schizophrenia, or hormone dependent cancers should not take American ginseng. It should be avoided by young children, individuals with insomnia, and pregnant or breast feeding women. If individuals with diabetes takes the American ginseng, they should take no more than the recommended dose and to check the blood sugar level to prevent hypoglycemia.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Involved excitement of the central nervous system, including insomnia and restlessness

INTERACTIONS:

May interfer with many prescription drugs, non-prescription products and herbals,including: Caffeine, CNS stimulants, Drugs and herbals used in the treatment of diabetes, drugs to treat schizophrenia, MAO inhibitors, warferin

With my Chinese family background, we used ginseng as cooking ingredient.  We make soup with them and the whole family love it.  I think my family is addicted to these Chinese "black soup"!!!

Sorry it took a long answer, but I hope it helps you.