Korean Red Ginseng: A Traditional Herb With Amazing Health Benefits
The world is full of natural medicinal herbs that have remarkable benefits for our health. Korean Red Ginseng is one of the traditional herbs that had been used for centuries in treating various health-related problems.
Korean Red Ginseng is a slow-growing, short plant with fleshy roots. For Koreans, this ginseng is known to be “the King of herbs” since it is famous around the world for its potential to promote health and vigor. It has a scientific name of “Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer” wherein the Latin word ‘Panax’ means “a cure-all.”
The Roots of the herb produces and stores Phyto-molecules, called ginsenoside saponins.
According to Dr. David Kiefer, M.D.,
"The herb has been shown to have a variety of beneficial effects, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. Results of clinical research studies demonstrate that Panax ginseng may improve psychological function, immune function, and conditions associated with diabetes.”
Known Medicinal Benefits of Korean Red Ginseng
Helps Slow Down Aging
Korean Red Ginseng (Asian ginseng grown in Korea and then steamed and dried) has antioxidants that have anti-aging effects. These important components help supply blood flow to the internal organs, through capillaries which normally shrink as we age, thereby enabling us to have better bodily performance and organ health.A Potent Antioxidant That May Reduce Inflammation
Results of a study involving 71 postmenopausal women revealed that those who took 3 grams of red ginseng daily for 12 weeks experienced a reduction in oxidative stress. Researchers believed that ginseng increases antioxidant enzyme activities.
Moreover, in a separate study involving 18 young male athletes, results showed that by taking 2 grams of Korean red ginseng extract three times per day for seven days participants were able to experience lower inflammatory markers (lasting for up to 72 hours after testing) as compared to the placebo group.
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