Ginseng leaves have flavonoids that are a natural antioxidants compounds that fight against free radicals.
Ginseng, also known as Panak, became an issue in the 16th century to China and Korea's control. Due to demands, Korea started the commercial cultivation of ginseng up to this day. Originally. American ginseng was imported to China through Guangzhou port next to Hong Kong.
Centuries past, ginseng is widely used as a traditional medicine though modern research is indecisive about it effects. Initial clinical research specifies possible effects on memory, fatigue, menopause symptoms, and insulin response in people with mild diabetes.
So what are the possible health benefits of ginseng leaves for the body?
1. Alzheimer’s Disease – Leaves of ginseng helps in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Either cooked, brew, or raw, it helps to prevent the disease. Drink regularly.
2. Ischemic Heart Disease – Ginseng leaves can prevent ischemic heart disease which is the symptomatic reduction of blood flow to the cells. It improves blood circulation and flows.
3. Anti-Cancer – Chinese ginseng leaf has anti-cancer properties like acidic polysaccharides that is anti-cancer immunity and helps neurological patients.
4. Anti-hyperglycemic – Ginseng leaves extract has the anti-diabetic property that prevents diabetes. American and Chinese ginseng have this property.
5. Anti-obesity – Ginseng leaves prevents excessive weight gain the leads to obesity. Obesity often leads to serious diseases like hypertension, diabetes or heart attack.
6. Antioxidants compound – Ginseng leaves have flavonoids that are a natural antioxidants compounds that fight against free radicals.
7. Anti-aging – Leaves of Chinese ginseng contains anti-aging properties which boost the immune system, hormones and prevents premature aging.
8. Tonic - Ginseng leaves are used as a tonic because of saponin content. Saponin is glycoside that stimulates mucous membrane that improves blood circulation, regulates sugar levels and increase the amount of blood.
Ginseng has a good safety profile and some adverse effects are too low. However, consuming excessive amount will lead to overdose and cause nausea, vomiting, bowel incontinence and more The best prevention is to take a prescription from a physician before drinking it.
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