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Ginseng is a medicinal plant with several health benefits, it has a stimulating and revitalizing action, being great for when you are very tired and stressed, needing an extra stimulus to continue with your daily activities.
In addition, ginseng is great for regulating blood pressure, lowering cholesterol and is also excellent for improving blood circulation, being especially indicated for improving intimate life, increasing the couple's pleasure. Thus, the main health benefits of ginseng include:
- Improve blood circulation (Korean ginseng: Panax ginseng,);
- Calm and reduce stress (American ginseng: Panax quinquefolius,);
- Prevent the flu, mainly in the elderly because it has an immunostimulating action;
- Prevent cancer because it is rich in antioxidants;
- Reduce the symptoms of sexual impotence because it improves blood circulation;
- Reduce tiredness and fatigue because it is an excellent brain tonic;
- It promotes general well-being because it combats tiredness and drowsiness;
- Improve memory and concentration in studies and work;
- Decrease cortisol and consequently stress;
- Help regulate blood pressure.
To take advantage of all these benefits it is necessary to consume ginseng whenever necessary. It is a good complement for those who are studying, during a test period, or at a more tiring time at work.
Regular consumption of up to 8 grams of ginseng root daily during these periods can contribute to well-being, making people meet their challenges, however, larger doses are advised against because they can have the opposite effect.
How to use Ginseng
Here are 3 great ginseng recipes for you to enjoy all their properties and benefits, but they should be avoided by people with uncontrolled high blood pressure or heart problems and should not be consumed by pregnant women.
Noodle soup with ginseng
This soup is energizing and improves digestion, making it a good choice for dinner on a cold day.
Ingredients
- 1.5 liter of water
- 15 g of fresh ginseng root
- 3 onions
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 carrot
- 2.5 cm of ginger
- 150 g of mushrooms
- 200 g of pasta
- 1 handful of chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of oil to sauté
Preparation mode
Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil until golden, then add water, ginseng, carrots, ginger and mushrooms and let it cook over medium heat until the carrot is tender. Then add the pasta and season to taste, until the soup is tender and tasty. Remove the ginseng and ginger and serve the soup while it is still hot.
Ginseng tincture for the liver
This tincture is easy to prepare and increases the body's defense mechanisms and provides a feeling of well-being, balancing the energies of the liver. It also serves to combat fatigue, weakness, lack of concentration, stress, physical and mental asthenia, bradycardia, impotence, male fertility problems, arteriosclerosis and depression.
Ingredients
- 25 g of goji
- 25 g of ginseng
- 25 g of oats
- 5 g of licorice root
- 400 ml of vodka
Preparation mode
Chop all ingredients and place in a dark glass container, properly cleaned and sterilized. Cover with vodka and make sure all ingredients are covered by the drink. Leave in a cupboard, protected from light and shake daily for 3 weeks. After that time the tincture will be ready to be used, just strain and always keep it in a cupboard, in a container with dark glass, like a beer bottle, for example.
The expiry date is 6 months. To take, just dilute 1 tablespoon of this tincture in a little water and take it daily.
Ginseng tea to combat tiredness
Ingredients
- 100 ml of water
- 2.5 g of ginseng
Preparation mode
Bring the water to a boil and, when it is bubbling, add the ginseng. Cover the pan and leave on low heat for 10 to 20 minutes. Then, strain. The preparation must be used on the same day of its preparation.
Ginseng in capsules
In capsules it is sold by several laboratories and can be easily found in pharmacies, drugstores and natural products stores like Mundo Verde, for example.As the dose of each capsule varies from one laboratory to another, to consume it you must pay attention to the instructions on the label, but generally the daily dose varies between 1 to 3 capsules or tablets, with meals.