Have you tried taking Gensing? What are the benefits and detriments and what type did you take?

Question

I am curious about it. What is it like taking it?

Answer 1

Well for the first responder I would want to know how long they tried it. Natural herbs and remedies are a great addition to traditional medicine. Not all people benefit from certain herbal treatments but many do. It is important that you are taking the appropriate doseage and take it for a sufficient period of time. A naturopathic doctor or doctor of alternative medicine and even some medical doctors are trained in the what the appropriate doses, etc...
Ginsing improves resistance to stress, immune stimulant, general stimulant, mood swings, improved physical performance, eases cocaine withdrawal, decreases blodd glucose levels, counters the effects of mental and physical fatigue.

If taken over a prolonged period of time, can cause insomnia, edema, diarrhea, mania, skin eruptions.
Causes increased bleeding, increased potency of estrogen, decreases effectiveness of glaucoma medications, causes nervousness, insomnia, euphoria

causes an increase in blood pressure on low doses, but on high doses decreases blood pressure. It effects the pituitary gland the same as steriods do.

If taken with:
MAOI- may result in Mania
caffeine- may cause irritability
oral contraceptives- increases potency of estrogen causing side effects of weight gain, breast pain, vaginal bleeding.
Glaucoma meds- decreases effectiveness
Not for people with hypoglycemia
Not for use with acutely ill with cold or flu.

Hope this helps. Whatever you choose, make sure your primary healthcare provider knows what herbal medicines you take because many as you can see from above will interact with prescribed meds. Take Care

Answer 2

Assumptive of the desire to consume Ginseng, there are a host of answers.

First there are a number of varieties of Ginseng in the marketplace. The most studied and common one is Panax Ginseng (which has the Standard Common Name of Asian Ginseng. There is also American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Tienchi Ginseng (Panax notoginseng var. notoginseng). There is also a plant often called "Siberian Ginseng" which is not a member of the Panax family of plants. It's Latin name is Eleutherococcus senticosus and has the Standard Common Name of Eleuthero.

Extracts from these plants contain chemicals that naturally occur that are classifed as "adaptogens". The function they play involves the adrenal glands and other systems in the body that provide a feeling of energy.

Ginseng is a very common tonic provided in Korea owing to its long history of traditional use there. The scientific evidence concerning the role of Ginseng focuses on invigoration particularly during times of fatigue. A note of caution should be issues since Panax ginseng particularly has been noted to have effects on elevating blood pressure and thus should be avoided in cases where the individual already has challenges with blood pressure.

In all cases with the consumption of dietary supplements, the individual should inform their health care provider that they are consuming any dietary supplement and, if they are under the care of a physician or other health care provider, are taking any medication, are pregnant or lactating they should consult with the health care provider BEFORE consuming ANY dietary supplement.

Answer 3

I don't know anything off the top of my head, but have you tried a database search from your local library? Galegroup, Infotrac, and a few scientific journals make articles readily available, and I would bet you could find a lot of information. Just check your library's website.

Answer 4

I took it for a period of time. I used to buy it from the Asian markets. I believe it was Korean Ginseng. I never noticed a difference.

I visited an Accupuncturist a few times and he told me to stop taking it because I already had too much "heat".

Answer 5

I tried it. It does not work. Don`t be carried away by quackery. It is sold as a capsule called "REVITAL".When the sales fell they started selling it cheap and in small packets instead of big bottles.

Answer 6

ginsing is just general tonic..