Top 3 Sources of Ginseng

Ginseng is one of the most famous Chinese herbs, sometimes referred to as the all-healing herb, and is one of the most widely used plants in traditional medicine. Along with being used to treat menopause, ginseng is also used to treat people who are recovering from an illness or injury, and to treat sexual dysfunction problems.

One of the many reasons that ginseng is so commonly used to treat menopause is because it contains a phytoestrogenic herb that mimics human hormones and helps fight menopausal symptoms. The following is a list of the best ways to consume ginseng if you are looking to fight menopausal symptoms.

1. Tea

There are many ways to prepare ginseng tea, all of which still give you the same health benefits. One common type of tea is red ginseng tea, named after the red tint it gets after being steamed with the peel on. This type of ginseng is harvested and processed in South Korea and China, and can be found in health food stores, fresh markets or at online retailers. Preparing any type of ginseng tea is simple and easy. All you need is a knife, ginseng root, kettle, and a cup and honey.

Cut up the ginseng root into thin slices and place three or four slices in the bottom of your cup, then bring the water to a boil and fill the cup with the hot water. Sweeten the drink with honey and enjoy the delicious tea and extraordinary health benefits.

2. Extract

There are several varieties of ginseng extract that are sold over the counter in tablet form. Asian ginseng (Panax schinsen), American ginseng (Panax quinuefolius) and Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus Chinensis) are the most common. Technically Siberian ginseng does not belong in the same genus as Asian or American ginseng, and does contain slightly different ingredients, but still gives the same health benefits.

As a rule, Asian ginseng is known to be more stimulating and raises the body’s temperature, while American ginseng is less heating and stimulating. Depending on which type of extract you choose you will notice slight differences in the effect the ginseng will have on you.

3. Powder

Ginseng powder is made from the extract of ginseng root which is then dried and crushed into a fine powder. Ginseng powder 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.

If you want to learn more about ginseng and how it can help you manage your menopause, click on the following link about ginseng.