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Return To Ginseng Article Archive   Ginseng FAQ - Answers to Your Basic Ginseng Questions By Glenda Fiddler --What exactly is Ginseng? A basic question deserves a good basic answer. Many characterize Ginseng by its medicinal properties. Having originated in the Orient, Ginseng is classified under the genus of five or six species of plants that are slow-growing perennials. Ginseng has fleshy roots and belongs to the Araliaceae family of plants. Through the use of technology, you'll find ginseng in any herb store and is popular for treating many health problems. --What can ginseng do for me? To those in the field of alternative medicine, it is well-known that ginseng is beneficial to a person's health. Nevertheless, proving these claims scientifically has been difficult. So, what is it in ginseng that makes herb doctors and alternative medicine doctors speak of its medicinal properties? Ginseng is considered to be an adaptogen. Basically, what this means is that while it increases resistance to stress, it has no harmful effects to the body. Due to this fact, many people take a dietary ginseng supplement everyday for their overall health. --I understand there are different kinds of ginseng. What are they? Different kinds of ginseng cure different kinds of health issues and medical problems. Some forms of ginseng are taken to help cure cancer. The most common kinds of ginseng include Panax Ginseng, Chinese Ginseng and Korean Ginseng. The different ginsengs contain different healing abilities. Panax Ginseng is sometimes called Korean Ginseng. It is a deciduous perennial shrub with roots that are cultivated for 4-6 years before the plant is ready and has reached maturity. Ginseng Panax is the most popular kind of ginseng. This is commonly used as an anti-aging herb by most of the Korean and Chinese countries. Panax Ginseng is a popular herb today because it is harmless to the body and has few, if any, side effects. Another kind of ginseng worth mentioning is Wild Ginseng. It is not planted or cultivated domestically but can be found almost anywhere since it grows naturally. Nevertheless, Wild Ginseng is not as readily available as it once was as it is already becoming endangered. --Is one form of ginseng more effective than another? Yes, the form of ginseng you use can make a difference. Standardized extracts and solid forms of ginseng have been proven more effective. They also are considerably more reliable in effectiveness than other formulations. Here's a great post on the effects of ginseng that compares Panax Ginseng and Siberian Ginseng. --How much does ginseng cost? There's no cut and dry answer for this since prices can vary. It will depend on the kind and form of ginseng recommended for you by the pharmacist. Types of ginseng range from 10 to 100 dollars or higher. Very few ginseng roots sell for low prices, but the highest grade will reach as high as $10,000 per root. There are other things that may effect the price. Harvesting and cultivating can also effect the price. Of course, demand for a certain kind of ginseng will also raise the price. --What is the best way to take ginseng? It's really a matter of preference. Here are some guidelines. Ginseng in capsules should be taken an hour prior to bedtime. Some people enjoy sipping tea. Tea is another good alternative. However, it is not a good idea to take all forms, i.e. tablets, teas and tinctures at the same time. It may cause an overdose of ginseng. --Should ginseng be taken with food? The use or intake of ginseng sometimes differs from culture to culture. Furthermore, there are currently no specific restrictions that have been placed in terms of food, beverages or any other specific activity a person can do while taking any form of ginseng. Even so, it is a good idea to involve your health care provider in your combination of any kind of medicines and herbal remedies. --Does ginseng have specific storage needs? Most ginseng will have storage directions on the package. In general, ginseng should be protected from too much light and moisture so that it does not lose its effectiveness. You'll find Glenda Fiddler at her Ginseng Blog Get more information on ginseng at http://www.GinsengFAQ.com keywords: ginseng | herbs | medicinal herbs | chinese herbs | alternative health | alternative medicine American Ginseng Root

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