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Ginseng Benefits

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North American Ginseng’s usage as traditional medicine is rooted in our history. Long before the colonization of North America, various Native American people used ginseng in medicine. Spiritual leaders from Midewiwin used the ginseng root for pain relief and digestive troubles. And ginseng has been used as a panacea, the life-prolonging cure-all for everything: from diabetes and cancer to impotence and fatigue, for more than 5,000 years in China.

But does modern science agree with our ancestors? Well, yes. A growing pool of research shows that the compounds called ginsenosides found in North American ginseng can bring about many health benefits. Here’s a look at what we know so far:

Boosts Brain Functions

American ginseng has been shown to help enhance working memory, calmness, and mood (1). What’s more, many studies have also found that ginseng has beneficial effects in animal models of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases–highlighting its potential as a treatment for neurological diseases (2, 3).

Fights Oxidative Damage

One of North American ginseng’s most well-supported health benefits is that of its anti-oxidant properties; it’s able to stave off oxidative damage (caused by free radicals), which, in turn, helps prevent premature aging (4, 5).

Improves Cardiovascular Health

North American ginseng can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension. The herb has been shown to regulate coronary blood blow and exert beneficial effects on arterial walls (6).

Relieves Stress and Fatigue

Life got you down? Research says North American ginseng can help you get out of that funk; the herb has been shown to help fight fatigue and promote energy. It can also help regulate mood, leading to better overall wellbeing (7, 8).

Lowers Blood Sugar Levels

American ginseng appears to boost insulin production and enhance blood sugar uptake in tissues, thus helping control blood sugar levels in individuals both with and without diabetes (9, 10).

Reduces the Risk of Certain Cancers

Because of its anti-oxidant properties, North American ginseng has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers, including lip, mouth, stomach, colon, and lung cancer (11).

 

Protects Against the Common Cold & Flu

North American ginseng may offer protection against viral respiratory tract infections, including the common cold and any flu-like infections (12).

Strengthens the Immune System

If you’re always falling sick, consider adding North American ginseng into your pantry; ginseng may help support the immune system, particularly in cancer patients recovering from or undergoing chemotherapy (13).

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