What are the common ginseng varieties? A detailed explanation of the benefits of each variety
Everyone knows that eating ginseng can tonify the body and even has beauty benefits, though it is somewhat expensive. Even so, many families still keep some ginseng on hand. So what are the common ginseng varieties? And what are their respective benefits? Below, the editor will introduce them to you.
I. What are the common ginseng varieties?
If classified by place of origin, the more common ginseng varieties are: Korean ginseng, Jilin ginseng and American ginseng. Each of them differs somewhat in its benefits.
II. The benefits of the three common ginseng varieties:
1. Benefits of Korean ginseng
(1) It can improve intelligence and strengthen the brain
For people with memory decline and reduced motor coordination, as well as people who often drink alcohol or come into contact with foods or medicines containing ethanol, Korean ginseng has the effect of improving mental work capacity, enhancing memory and alleviating cerebral ischemic disorders.
(2) It can enhance immunity
Korean ginseng extract can restore the cellular immune response that has declined due to taking the immunotoxic anticancer agent (mitomycin). In particular, the ether extract can activate or enhance cellular immunity and the activity of natural killer cells, and has a very great effect on improving immunity.
(3) It can strengthen the liver:
Korean ginseng contains anti-hepatitis activity, with effects of detoxification, liver protection, and promotion of liver regeneration and recovery. In addition, Korean ginseng also has the effect of relieving alcohol intoxication and eliminating hangovers.
(4) It can regulate blood pressure
Korean ginseng has a vasodilating effect and can improve blood circulation. Its saponin components promote the release of nitric oxide by vascular endothelial cells, thereby achieving a blood pressure-lowering effect.
2. Benefits of Jilin ginseng:
(1) It has a very good nourishing effect on the human body. The trace elements it contains are also very complex, and these elements are indispensable for strengthening the heart and treating shock caused by excessive blood loss.
(2) It can delay aging, as everyone knows. In addition, it can also treat neurological disorders and regulate the central nervous system. After consumption, it can eliminate insomnia, headaches, etc. Conditions such as the common depression and schizophrenia can also be effectively treated.
(3) After eating ginseng, the human heart is in an excited state, blood flow is accelerated and the metabolic rate is increased. Therefore, it can enhance resistance, protect and strengthen the heart, and has therapeutic effects on heart-related diseases and anemia.
3. Benefits of American ginseng (also called American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius):
(1) It can be used to treat diabetes
American ginseng has a relatively obvious auxiliary effect on lowering blood sugar, regulating insulin secretion, and promoting glucose metabolism and fat metabolism.
(2) It can regulate blood pressure
It protects the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. It has relatively significant helpful effects on diseases such as cerebral thrombosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction.
(3) It eliminates fatigue, calms the mind and concentrates the spirit, and enhances memory
American ginseng has important effects on symptoms such as memory decline, insomnia, irritability and senile dementia.
(4) It strengthens and tonifies qi
It plays an important role in improving immunity. It can improve the body's immune capacity and can even inhibit the growth of cancer cells to a certain extent, with a certain anti-cancer and cancer-preventive effect.
Alright, that is all for today's sharing. If classified by place of origin, the common varieties are the three above. Their benefits are similar but somewhat different, yet they are still very good for the human body. You can usually buy a little and steep it in water to drink!
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