INFORMATION ON GINSENG (PANAX)

Ginseng is short, slow growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, with up to thirteen different species belonging to the genus (family) Panax. The genus name Panax was derived from the Greek word meaning "all-healing ". Panax ginseng is the species, most researched, and most commonly used for medicinal purposes.

It is a popular herbal remedy and research indicates that it may improve psychological function, immune function, and conditions associated with diabetes. Panax ginseng have certain active constituents called ginsenosides, shown to have various benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects.

Ginseng acts as an "adaptogen", a substance that helps the body to cope better, in times of mental or physical stress, recuperation, infections and fatigue. Adaptogens adapt to the body's needs, by modulating the release of stress hormones, optimising cellular functioning and restoring a healthy balance.

Panax ginseng has been widely researched, and studies showed it can help boost endurance, improve coordination and minimise fatigue.

In addition it also supports regulation of reproductive hormones, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, enhancing heart and liver health.

It has been used to improve memory and learning, and as antidepressant and anti-anxiety herb.

How it works:

Ginsenosides, the active components of ginseng, proves to be involved in modulating numerous physiological activities. They exert their functions via interactions with steroidal receptors.

Partial agonists to multiple steriodal receptors they combine with cell receptors to produce a physiological reaction.