Panax ginseng—the natural vitality booster
Ginseng is a Chinese medicinal herb that has been used in Asia for centuries and is becoming increasingly popular elsewhere, including here. Some claim it can boost energy, alertness, and memory and have a positive effect on blood sugar, digestion, heart health, and immune function.
Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it?
The root of PANAX GINSENG, known as Korean or Asian ginseng, has been a valuable and important folk remedy in East Asian countries, including China, Korea, and Japan, for more than 2,000 years. Panax comes from the word "panacea", meaning a cure for all diseases and a source of longevity as well as physical strength and resilience.
Ginseng from the perspective of Chinese medicine
To understand the health claims about ginseng, it helps to know some basics of Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on the well-being of the whole body. It is seen as a complement (but not a replacement) to conventional medicine.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body contains Yin and Yang energies. Yang is the energizing fire in the body, and Yin is the nourishing fluid.
Die beiden Energien sind miteinander verbunden und können sich gegenseitig nähren oder aufzehren. Behandlungen in der chinesischen Medizin zielen oft darauf ab, die Yin- und Yang-Energien im Körper auszugleichen. Ginseng kann beides beeinflussen.
Koreanischer oder asiatischer Ginseng (PANAX GINSENG) wird eher dem Yang zugeschrieben, was bedeutet, dass er einen Energieschub geben kann. Amerikanischer Ginseng wird als etwas mehr dem Yin zugeschrieben und hat eine beruhigende Wirkung.
Asian ginseng boosts energy and vitality. This is because it strengthens or invigorates Qi (Chi), or life energy. In Chinese herbal medicine, Asian ginseng is also called the “King of Herbs” because it strengthens all vital organs.
The Yang-boosting effect of Asian ginseng may help sharpen attention and concentration. A study of people taking Korean red ginseng found a possible improvement in cognitive function. [1]
Die belebende Wirkung des asiatischen Ginsengs kann die Durchblutung fördern und die Herzgesundheit verbessern. Forscher untersuchen seit langem den potenziellen Nutzen des Krauts bei der Behandlung von Gesundheitsproblemen wie Bluthochdruck (Hypertonie) und der Herz-Kreislauf-Funktion.
Study results suggest the herb has potential to strengthen heart health, but the effect is not clearly understood or confirmed. [2]
Die traditionelle chinesische Medizin bringt Ginseng mit einer verbesserten Milz- und Magenfunktion sowie einer verbesserten Verdauung in Verbindung.
The connection between ginseng and improved immune system function has long been well documented. Its Qi-tonifying effect strengthens the body's ability to ward off illness. [3]
Asiatischer Ginseng hat eine stärkere Wirkung auf das Immunsystem als amerikanischer Ginseng. Untersuchungen zeigen, dass die Einnahme beider Ginseng-Arten das Risiko einer Erkältung verringern kann. Wenn man sich erkältet, kann diese Erkältung kürzer und weniger schwerwiegend sein. [4]
Ginseng can also strengthen and fortify the lungs. This can be beneficial for people with cough or asthma. [5]
Ginseng in modern science and medicine
Some evidence suggests that ginseng may lower cholesterol levels, which contributes to atherosclerosis or plaque buildup in the arteries. Atherosclerosis increases the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and heart attack.
A study published in 2016 found that ginseng helps people with type 2 diabetes lower triglycerides (blood fats), total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol). Taking ginseng had no effect on HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol). [6]
A study published in 2022 found that people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes lowered their total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol when they took at least 2 grams of Asian ginseng per day. [7]
Untersuchungen haben gezeigt, dass asiatischer Ginseng den Blutzuckerspiegel bei Diabetikern senken kann. Eine 2016 veröffentlichte Studie ergab, dass Ginseng Menschen mit Typ-2-Diabetes dabei half, ihren Nüchternglukosespiegel zu verbessern. [6]
This research is promising, but further studies are needed to determine how well ginseng affects blood sugar levels.
Ginseng is an adaptogen, or a natural substance intended to help the body cope with stress. [8]
The plant also has antioxidant properties, called ginsenosides, which can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress that damage cells. [9]
Dank dieser Eigenschaften kann Ginseng Entzündungen im Zusammenhang mit chronischen Erkrankungen lindern.
Ginseng appears to have stimulating properties in laboratory tests. The plant can stimulate the nervous system and help you feel more alert and energetic. [10]
Current research also focuses on participants who suffer from fatigue due to cancer or other illnesses. [11]
Ginseng is often recommended as an alternative therapy for treating and preventing colds and flu. Research has shown that the root of Asian ginseng has antibacterial and antiviral properties. [12]
A study published in 2021 with 100 healthy adults found that taking 2g of Asian ginseng daily for eight weeks helped increase immune cell levels. [13]
Eine im Jahr 2020 veröffentlichte Übersichtsarbeit, die zehn klinische Studien mit amerikanischem und asiatischem Ginseng umfasste, ergab, dass die Pflanze bei der Behandlung und Vorbeugung saisonaler Atemwegsinfektionen hilft. [14]
Our conclusion
At the beginning, the question was asked: “Almost sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?”
In fact, many uses known from Chinese medicine are also supported by modern studies and research.
Insgesamt scheint PANAX GINSENG tatsächlich sehr viel Potenzial zu haben und das bei den unterschiedlichsten Erkrankungen und Leiden.
Especially now during the cold season!
The name of Asian ginseng, derived from panacea, doesn’t seem exaggerated!
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Studies:
- [1] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3659585/
- [2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3659571/
- [3] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3659612/
- [4] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3136130/
- [5] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8271507/
- [6] https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/fulltext/2016/02090/the_efficacy_of_ginseng_related_therapies_in_type.21.aspx
- [7] https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/12/2401
- [8] https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/asian-ginseng
- [9] https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/5/1041
- [10] https://jkms.org/