Ginseng
I'm not sure ginseng is any better for you or me than a carrot, but just in case the Chinese are right, I grow it in my garden. I stick a root in a jug of gin and call it Old Duke's Gin and Ginseng - James Duke
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Is Ginseng Actually Bad for You?
Perhaps more than any other herb, this one sure seems like it’s got something for everyone. Just take a look at the claims: more energy, improved memory, lower blood sugar and cholesterol – even better sex and protection against the common cold. I’m talking about ginseng. And with two varieties of this herb – American and Asian – you should get double the benefits, right?
Well, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. While both types of ginseng do show some promise for some of these concerns, there’s not nearly enough good evidence to back them up. And a laundry list of possible side effects and interactions make these supplements…
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Demand for Ginseng Boosts Prices, Tempts Poachers
Strong demand from China for wild ginseng growing on shady hillsides throughout Appalachia and the Midwest has boosted prices for the medicinal herb as well as the number of people willing to break the law to dig it up and sell it.
Ginseng’s Best Kept Secret: Missing the Leaf for the Root
This plant is one of the few valiantly protected at both the state and the federal level. With a volatile market combined with the unpredictability of mother nature, the collapse of this multi-million dollar ginseng industry never seems too far outside the realm of possibility. People reach for ginseng because of its acclaimed longevity powers and tonic health benefits…but even if we’re all ginseng-high and living for 120 years, don’t we still want our children to be able to experience the wonders of the root as well?
Really? Ginseng Can Help Relieve Fatigue
Known for its bitter taste and potent effects, ginseng has for ages had a reputation as a natural energy booster. Now there is some evidence that ginseng’s claim to fight fatigue may be deserved.
Why You Should Be Careful About Ginseng
From energy drinks to traditional medicine, it feels like you can't go anywhere these days without running into ginseng. Some claim it's an antioxidant powerhouse. Others will tell you it can do everything from improving brain function to regulating blood sugar.
Is Ginseng Actually Bad for You?
Right now, you might be thinking, “So what if ginseng hasn’t been completely scientifically proven? What’s the harm in just taking it to see if it works for me?” Well, that depends. In fact, for some people, the harm could be pretty big.
10 Benefits and 6 Adverse Effects of Ginseng Tea
Ginseng tea has many health benefits for diabetes, heart, sexual health, brain, etc. It is also full of antioxidants. This posts features a detailed description of positive properties of ginseng tea, its side effects, ways how to make it, nutritional values and a little something about its history.
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Ginseng has not been implicated in causing liver injury although it may have the potential of causing significant herb-drug interactions that can lead to liver injury.
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