One will find two kinds of ginseng across the globe. First is panx ginseng commonly found in asia, korea, and china. The other one is panx quinquefolius found in canadian ginseng.

One should know that ginseng is a perennial plant count as herb. It has fleshy root belonging to the category of araliaceae family. Lots of studies have been done over the years to know the exact qualities of ginseng so that one can use them on human system.

Surprisingly ginseng roots of america and asia are consumed orally by people. People can buy these ginseng roots in sliced forms and dried modes from many local stores or through online. One should know the usages of ginseng before opting it for usage on the body. Many people found to be consuming leaves orally instead of roots in few countries. Ginseng also shows its preferences as where it is applicable.

Ginseng is quite popular across the globe because of its medicinal properties. One such ginseng is american ginseng who carries cold effect helping in curbing respiratory problems and fever. One will also find that the asian ginseng is more fruitful than american as it enhances the circulation of thebody. As most of the perennial plants ginseng do carries some side effects like agitation, nervousness, diarrhea, headaches, and heart palpitations etc. In certain cases usage of ginseng is band like in children, pregnant women, and nursing mother etc. After getting clearance from the doctor one should intake it. Without that it might turn out to be threating to life.



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Origin:

Amecican Ginseng is dried root of Panax quinquefolium L. The drug derived from the cultivation, is collected in autumn, washed clean, dried in the sun or lower temperature.

Action and Indications:

Invigorating qi and nourishing yin, clearing heat and promoting the production of body fluid. Deficiency of qi and YIn, inner heat, cough and asthma with blood-finged sputum, restlessness, dry mouth and throat.

Place of production:

It is mainly produced in United States and Canada. American Ginseng from the state of Wisconsin is of high quality.

Recipes of Medicated Diet:

1. American Ginseng and Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber Root Tea

[Ingredients]: 3g American Ginseng, 5g Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber Root

[Preparation]: Put American Ginseng and Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber Root into a tea cup and add boiling water. Administered like tea.

[Effects and Indications]: Clearing heat and promoting the production of body fluid, nourshing yin and benefiting qi.

Deficiency of yin and qi, dry mouth, dizzness and spiritlessness.

2. Soft-Shelled Turtle Steamed with American Ginseng

[Ingredients]: 500g soft-shelled turtle; 10g American Ginseng, Presoaked dried edible fungus, sliced winter mushroom, bamboo shoot, shallot, ginger slice, yellow wine, salt as needed.

[Preparation]: Kill the sofr-shelled turtle by grabing its neck. Cut a cross on its belly and take out gelatinous, yellowish substance, gut cavity and gall bladder. Clean the soft-shelled turtle with boiling water and remove the black membrane on the back. Wash it once again and put into a seamer with belly up. Needle the turtle’s galll bladder. Spread the bile over the turtle. Place the sliced American Ginseng over the calipash. Then place the precaoked dried edible fungus, ham, sliced winter mushroom, bamboo shoot, shallot sections, ginger slice, yellow wine, salt over American Ginseng slice. Steam for one hour, then take out shallot, ginger and shells. Administered at empty stomach when it is hot. Once or twice per week. Take this recipe continuously for 1 to 2 months.

[Effects and Indications]: Nourishing yin and tonifying yang.

Yin and blood deficiency after surgery, menorrhagia, emaciation, night sweating and tidal fever.

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Alternative medicine can be defined as any form of therapy, practice or treatment which is outside the mainstream or beyond the realm of the conventional.

More generally it can be defined as any approach or medicine which differs from conventional Western forms. Alternative medicine is often talked about in conjunction with Complementary Therapy and the umbrella term Complementary & Alternative Medicine or CAM is used.

As a general guide some of the more mainstream CAMs are acupuncture, acupuncture, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, hypnotherapy, massage therapy, naturopathy, reiki, reflexology & Yoga.

Alternative medicine in the UK is growing year on year and in 2006 it generated expenditure of 1.6 billion pounds. Large numbers of people choose to seek out alternative forms of medicine subsequent to a diagnosis from their GP or other traditional route. However in the main, research shows that people tend to use CAMs in parallel with conventional medicine. There is often resistance from GPs to recommend or refer a patient to an alternative therapy where they consider empirical evidence to be limited or non-conclusive and the research methods are not always standardised as with traditional medicine. There are also often funding issues relating to onward referrals within the NHS.

However, the CAM sector is responding to this criticism by adopting the standard research methods & evidence provision in line with the medical establishments traditional methods. This is largely assisting with the rapid growth of this multi-layered industry, alongside the continually growing wealth of positive empirical evidence.

Generally speaking CAM’s can be organised into five key areas, although it should be noted that there are number of areas where these overlap. These areas are -

Whole Medical Systems (WMS)

WHMS have been developed in the West - often with it roots in other medicine systems. Examples of this type of system are Naturopathy - helping or stimulating the body’s own in-built healing system by improving diet & lifestyle in conjunction with other CAMs such as acupuncture and massage. A good non Western parallel to this system is Chinese Medicine as is Ayurveda which hails from India and takes the holistic approach of treating the mind body & spirit via massage, yoga, herbs & meditation.

Another WMS which developed in recent years in the West is Homeopathy the practice of stimulating the healing system of the body by delivering minute amounts of certain elements or substances which in much higher doses would be detrimental or dangerous to a patient’s health.

Mind-Body Medicine (MBM)

MBM can call upon a number of techniques which are aimed at improving the symptoms & functions of the body e.g. meditation, Yoga etc. A number of therapies which historically where thought to be CAMs are now firmly placed in the mainstream such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming).

Biologically Based Practices (BBP)

BBP are derived from elements and materials which are found naturally such as vitamins for supplements, healthy foods for well being & detoxification and herbs helping with everything from pain relief to stress & weight loss. Biologically based practices in CAM use substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins. Some examples include dietary supplements, herbal products, and the use of other so-called natural but as yet scientifically unproven therapies (for example, using shark cartilage to treat cancer).

Manipulative and Body-Based Practices (MBBP)

MBBP work by manipulation, pressure and rubbing of soft tissues and muscles aimed at promoting repair, better health & flexibility. These type of therapy work by removing scar tissue, promoting oxygen flow and helping the removal of toxins and acids.

A number are further examples of therapies which are becoming less and less alternative and more mainstream. These include Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Massage & other body work such as Shiatsu and Sports Massage.

Energy Medicine Therapies (EMT)

EMT are believed to help the patient by tapping into the energy fields which cloak the human body and restoring balance, improving energy flow and clearing blockages. Examples of these type of therapies are Reiki, Chinese Medicine and Energy Healing.

So, why the growth in CAMs? Well, in recent years patients have gradually taken more accountability & responsibility for their health and are not as happy as maybe they once were to be told what to do or how to live. As a result they are becoming more autonomous and seeking out their own alternatives and solutions.

It is important to note they don’t side step mainstream traditional medicine but seek help from CAMs to complement their treatment. Part of the reason for this empowerment is the growth of the internet and the ease of access to swathes of information, research, forums and feedback available at a click on the World Wide Web. Recent research has shown that over 60% of internet users use the web to provide answers on health related issues.

In addition to the ground swell of the general public embracing CAMs, areas of traditional medicine are adopting and recommending alternative therapies. The NHS now has as 5 hospitals offering CAMs for patients and more and more health professionals such as doctors, nurses and mid wives are training in alternative therapies to offer within their mainstream practice.



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When we speak of Chinese herbs, we are technically referring to herbs sourced straight from China. Chinese herbs are commonly employed for Chinese cooking but may also have medicinal properties that make them ideal to use in Traditional Chinese Medicine too. There are a mind-boggling number of the known Chinese herbs (more than three hundred, at last count) which have reputedly been used in various ways for around 2000 years or so.

Generally, Chinese herbs might either be boiled as a hot tea for at least an hour for the patient to sip, or the Chinese herbs could be incorporated into honey bound pills. The most common purpose for using Chinese herbs is for their health benefits, since these Chinese herbs can reportedly make the human body stronger when the herbs are consumed. Chinese herbs which have developed a strong following are Ginseng, salvia, rhubarb, rehmannia, peony, ephedra sinica, licorice, hoelen, ginger, coptis, cinnamon bark, cinnamon, bupleurum, atractylodes, astragalus, and Dong Quai. Among this list of commonly used Chinese herbs, the one which many might be very familiar with is Ginseng (because of the many commercial products that claim to use this herb as an ingredient.) Much of the Ginseng being used for these commercial products would be made up of the Red Panax ginseng variety which is more affordable than the more highly prized Wild Ginseng variety.

Though not technically part of the Chinese herbs category, there is what is known as American ginseng too, which was employed by Native Americans for their own type of health care treatments.

Are Chinese herbs safe to use? Those who strongly believe in Traditional Chinese Medicine would probably be very convinced that Chinese herbs are very effective, but anyone who is trying out Chinese herbs for the first time (as part of Chinese cuisine or as part of a Traditional Chinese Medicine program of treatment) should always practice caution before ingesting any Chinese herbs. This is because the Chinese herbs that might work for one person might not necessarily work for another. More alarming is the prospect that certain Chinese herbs might even be dangerous for some individuals to use, especially if they happen to be allergic to those Chinese herbs, or if the person is on some commercial drug preparation that might contraindicate with some Chinese herbs. If you are planning to use Traditional Chinese Medicine to complement your conventional medical treatment program, you should always consult your physician first before taking any Chinese herbs on your own. This is for your own protection. Though admittedly various Chinese herbs (like ginger which even Westerners are very familiar with in these modern times) are probably safe to consume on a regular basis, many Chinese herbs are unfamiliar to Western medical practitioners so it is prudent to incorporate such Chinese herbs into your diet and medical treatment slowly – maybe even one at a time – to observe the effects on your body.



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