Best Types of Ginseng to Help Combat Menopausal Symptoms

Ginseng is one of the oldest ancient Chinese remedies, and it is now used to help fight menopausal symptoms. It has a host of other benefits for your mental and physical functions. Benefits can include:

• Improved appetite
• Help with digestion
• Fights fatigue and mental stress
• Works as an aphrodisiac
• Counters arthritis
• Fights headaches
• Increases blood circulation

Ginseng interacts with the body in two specific ways that help combat menopausal symptoms. The first way is a compound called ginenosides. Ginenosides are also known as an adaptogen that can boost stamina and energy in humans, and are also capable of protecting against memory loss. The second way that ginseng interacts with the body is through hormones. Hormones play one of the most important roles during menopause.

When you are going through menopause your body produces less of the vital hormones, resulting in the symptoms you experience during menopause. Ginseng increases levels of estrogen by substituting human hormones with phytoestrogenic hormones. Ginseng has been criticized recently because it does add unnatural hormones into the body and some people believe it can have serious side effects, such as breast cancer.

If you want to experience the benefits of ginseng there are three common ways you can consume the “all-curing” herb.

Ginseng Tea

You can either purchase ginseng tea or opt to make your own. All you need to do is buy some ginseng root and slice it into thin slices. Place three or four of the slices in your cup and add boiling water. For further health benefits and more flavor you can add black or green ooland and honey or other natural sweeteners such as citrus fruit.

Ginseng is an acquired taste and could take you trying it more than once to begin enjoying the flavor. Often people report it as tasting strong, earthy and with a strong aftertaste.

Ginseng Extract

Ginseng extract is usually sold over the counter in tablet form. There are three different types of ginseng extract, Asian, American and Siberian. Each has a slightly different chemical makeup and will cause slightly different reactions with your body. Asian ginseng is known to be more stimulating and raises the body’s temperature, while American ginseng causes less heat and stimulation.

Ginseng Powder

Ginseng powder is made from the extract of ginseng root and is then dried and crushed into a fine powder. Ginseng can be added to drinks or food and can help the body ward off stress and stay healthy. Ginseng powder is said to have several positive effects on your mental and physical functions. These positive effects can cause a “domino effect” in your life that could help boost your mood and even help you lose weight.

It is important to know how to use ginseng to help fight symptoms of menopause, but if you want to learn more, click on the following link about menopause.