History of the use of ginseng as a herbal medicine

Ginseng is a perennial herb that grows mainly on the medicinal properties found in its fleshy root. It has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. His original name was "man root because the root form resembling human legs and is also known as the mystic healer. However, ginseng is an English word, coined from his original name Chinese resonance. 

Araliaceac belongs to the family and is grown in the region of North China, Korea, eastern Serbia and other parts of Europe as Germany and the U.S., who prefer a cooler climate in which to thrive. Ginseng is a plant cultivated today, but also grows naturally in nature. Contains a complex carbohydrate called saponins that is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. 

There are eleven species of ginseng, the most common of which are Gensingen Chinese, Korean Ginseng, snowflakes tropical and Aralia, although all of them are classified as ginseng not everyone has the same effect on the body. Some may be effective in the treatment of cancers, while another may have a high anti-inflammatory properies, encourages their use to an entirely different condition. 
It is commonly used in Chinese medicine as a tonic for the energy to overcome the weakness and fatigue. Ginseng improves mental alertness and relieves stress, neurosis, coughs, tuberculosis and asthma, and when taken after a heavy bout of drinking that reduces the effects of alcohol hangover is also effective in the treatment of type2 diabetes. 

Ginseng is a precious commodity. A single root can cost from $ 10 to $ 100 and more with the highest degree. In the past a single root has sold as much as $ 10.000. Factors affecting the price is high demand and the culture method. 

Before beginning a course of Ginseng is advisable to consult your doctor before you begin, especially if under another drug for high blood pressure or perhaps taking medication for either heart disease or diabetes. They are also contraindicated medications for pain relief as aspirin, ibuprofen, and anticoagulants. Notable side effects include nausea, diarrhea, euphoria, headaches and nosebleeds, among others. 

There have been many scientific studies to firmly establish the effects of ginseng, but day one has been able to identify the cast iron results to demonstrate its medicinal benefits. This has been largely attributed to the variety and quality of ginseng has been used in trials. In 2002 a study by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in laboratory animals. The studies showed that improved libido, increased sexual desire and erectile dysfunction significantly improved, all of which are consistent with what has been known to Chinese herbalists for centuries. .