Ginseng
Ginseng is an oriental herb that is considered highly nutritional. It has been known to ancient cultures since 3000 BC. Europe got a taste of the herb in 1610 AD through Dutch traders and merchants. Ginseng has highly effective adapting properties that help normalize body functions. It has a most telling effect on the nervous system and hormones.
Benefits
· It strengthens the human body after it is subject to prolonged physical exertion. Ginseng is known to provide energy.
· In weak and recuperating patients, it starts the process of stimulating the physical and mental faculties. It is just as beneficial for old people.
· It helps stimulate the nerve cells of the brain, in the process rectifying illness related to the nervous system. Ginseng is good for psychosomatic, memory and intelligence related problems.
· It promotes healthy functioning of the endocrine system – especially related to the sexual and suprarenal glands.
In research conducted at the University of Osaka Japan, ginseng was found to help improve memory, blood circulation, nervous system, and metabolism. It was also seen to normalize sugar levels in the blood. Australians use ginseng to normalize blood pressure and prevent heart ailments. According to the National Cancer Research Institute of Maryland, ginseng (eleutherococcus) helps in the treatment of cancer.