What Impact Does Ginseng Have on Menopause Symptoms?
When you're trying to combat your menopause symptoms, it can seem like a fight you're doomed to lose. After all, it's not just one enemy your battling, it's a whole army of them; you've got vaginal dryness attacking from the south, headaches bombarding you from the north, and your mood swings and panic attacks are turning your life upside down. But there are allies that can help you in your quest for relief, like ginseng. Read on to learn more about this trusty friend.
What is Ginseng?
There are eleven species of true ginseng. You can identify a true ginseng plant from its Latin name, which will contain the name of the genus to which ginseng belongs: Panax. There are imposter plants that are commonly known as ginseng but are not actually in the same genus.
Ginseng hails from the Northern Hemisphere, growing well in the cooler climates. Vietnam is the southernmost terrain where you can find ginseng. However, while ginseng is only grown in the Northern Hemisphere, it is exported around the world and is world famous for its healing properties. Read on to learn how ginseng can help combat your symptoms of menopause.
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As woman, you can go through a lot. Looking after the kids, making time for your friends and your partner, balancing work commitments and home life, and on top of this, you're going through menopause. It's no wonder you sometimes need some assistance just to get through the day. Luckily, ginseng is ready, willing and, potentially, able.
Ginseng is an adaptogenic herb. It is believed that adaptogenic herbs increase resistance against stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. Ginseng has a long history of being used as a remedy and medicine. Traditionally, ginseng was used to treat erectile dysfunction in men and as an aphrodisiac.
Modern discoveries have shown that ginseng contains phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are a type of estrogen that are found in plants, and may be able to help combat your symptoms of menopause. Phytoestrogens are similar to estrogen at a molecular level and may be able to mimic the effect estrogen has on a living organism.
Ginseng may be able to fight your menopause symptoms by replenishing the low levels of estrogen that can occur in your body at this time of your life. However, possible side effects of over-imbibing ginseng may include nausea, headaches and nosebleeds. You should consult a relevant health professional before greatly altering the amount of ginseng you include in your diet.
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