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Ginseng: The Most Popular Herbal Remedy Around

Ginseng: The Most Popular Herbal Remedy Around





Many medicinal attributes are ascribed to ginseng, a word that in Chinese

means the “wonder of the world”. The generic name for ginseng,

however, is panax from the Greek word panacea, which means, “Cure

all”. Primarily, this herb is respected for its almost mythical power to

delay the aging process and prolong life by cleansing the human body

when ingested regularly. In ancient times in China, the right to take the

plant’s root is assigned only to the emperor.



Believe it or not, China used to pay a high price for importing ginseng

from Canada and the U.S.! There is a Chinese version for this herb, but

somehow many Chinese believe that the North American variety is much

more potent as the aboriginal Indians have used it for centuries. Ginseng

was first discovered in the western world in 1704.





There is a great abundance of different formulations for ginseng, many

of which are not scientifically proven. The medical profession does not

consider it a remedy. But lack of formal medical recognition does not

pale its popularity. Many Chinese elders still attribute their long life to the

plant, which is boiled and its liquid residue drank in regular quantities.

Nowadays, it is administered in tea, powder and sometimes even candy

format.



In modern day China, ginseng is used particularly for dyspepsia, vomiting

and nervous disorders. A decoction of 1/2 oz. of the root, boiled in tea or

soup is taken every morning. In the heyday of tuberculosis, Chinese

village doctors turned to it as a potent cure.



In Western herbal medicine ginseng is considered a mild stomach tonic

and stimulant, useful in loss of appetite and in alleviating digestive

problems.

Herbal Remedies to the Rescue

Herbal Remedies to the Rescue



Since the dawn of civilization, man has always turned to herbal remedies

to cure the common cold, salve wounds, relieve itching and burns, as

well as a host of other medical needs. Unfortunately, with the rising tide

of herbal medicine believers around the globe, doctors and other critics

alike are lashing out at herbal remedies as the number one killer--which is

totally unjustified.



Statistics from the American Association of Poison Control Centers

shows that pharmaceuticals caused a total of 809 fatalities and 6,407

major non-fatal poisoning in between 1988 and 1989. During the same

period, plants caused two fatalities and 53 major poisonings. The most

hazardous plants? Not herbal remedies...but house plants!



Just setting the record straight. Whether we're talking pharmaceuticals

or herbal remedies, this rule is equally applicable: overdose kills! It

doesn't seem immediately apparent that a tiny plant like ephedra can kill,

but an extract taken in big doses can indeed cause heart attack or even

death.



Nature has blessed us with herbal remedies to cure common maladies.

In fact, even in the medical world, majority of the antidotes and cures are

still based on plant extracts or substances. This we tend to forget when

we swallow a pill or a capsule! Synthetic compounds still have a long

way to go in overtaking plant or animal-based medical remedies.



Mint, aloe vera, anise, chamomile, garlic, licorice, senna and many other

herbal remedies are part and parcel of effective medicines in wide use

today.

Beloved Ginko Biloba

Beloved Ginkgo Biloba



Ginkgo Biloba is the oldest living tree species with geological records

indicating it has been growing on earth for 150 to 200 million years.

Ginkgo is derived from the Japanese word ginkyo, meaning the silver

apricot fruit, which is eaten in Japan. Biloba on the other hand,

translates into "two-lobed", referring to the split-in-the-middle character

of the tree's fan-shaped leaf blades.



Ginkgo Biloba is one of the most well-researched herbs in the world.

Hundreds of studies have given credence to the claim that its medicinal

extract when ingested enhances memory because of its positive effects

on the vascular system.



Ginkgo Biloba is also used in the treatment of a variety of neurological

disorders and circulation problems. It may help to counteract the effects

of aging, including mental fatigue and lack of energy. Its extract is

available in tea, tablet, capsule, and powder forms.



Studies show that Ginkgo Biloba's active substances work by increasing

blood flow to the brain and throughout the body's network of blood

vessels. In so doing, they increase metabolism efficiency while boosting

oxygen levels in the brain. This explains why the tree's medicinal extract

is often used to treat elderly persons with Alzheimer's disease.

The Wonderful World of Vitamins

The Wonderful World of Vitamins





Laying the groundwork for the development of vitamins was James Lind,

a Scottish naval surgeon who in 1747, discovered that a nutrient in

citrus foods prevented scurvy. In 1905, an English doctor, William

Fletcher found out that when special factors were removed from food,

disease occurred. However, it was not until 1912 when Polish scientist

Cashmir Funk first came up with the word vitamin to refer to these

miraculous substances.



Vitamins do just that, they keep the body healthy and act as catalysts by

speeding up interaction between enzymes, proteins, fats, and vitamins to

produce beneficial results for the body. These results can be healthy

hair, skin, eyes, bones and teeth. To date, there are 14 identified

vitamins.



These are vitamins A, C, D, E, H, K, P and the so-called B-complex

vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12. Depending on the

acceleration in vitamins research, more vitamins may be added to the list

in the coming years.



Of course, it's best if the body can acquire all these vitamins from normal

food intake. Unfortunately, that only exists in a perfect world. This

explains why there's a widespread proliferation of vitamin tablets and

capsules--some are generic but most are branded. The most popular

version by far is a multivitamin which carries minimum amounts of the

most important vitamins and minerals in one capsule.



A multivitamin certainly saves modern man a lot of time. He does not even

need to figure out which vitamins he needs to take. It has been figured

out for him by science! Another key advantage of taking multivitamins is

that you only need to take one capsule a day--as opposed to several

tablets which bring undue strain to our kidneys.

Vitamin B12: The Energy Vitamin

Vitamin B12: The Energy Vitamin





Vitamin B12, also known as cyanocobamin, cobolamin, or energy vitamin

is often partnered by medical technologists with popular minerals like

iron, and the resulting concoction sold as an energy supplement geared

towards the gym workout lovers. Surprisingly, the body only needs

small amounts of Vitamin B12 for peak performance, as you will see later

in the RDA for this vitamin.





Primarily, Vitamin B12 is needed by the human body to manufacture red

blood cells. The more red blood cells and the more active these little

wonders are, the more energetic your body feels and the bigger your

appetite.



Growing boys and girls thus need Vitamin B12, gym lovers, and add to

the bunch older people who need an energy boost and help with

reversing mental deterioration. And, like the rest of the vitamins in the B

complex family, this vitamin facilitates fat, protein and carbohydrates

metabolism.



Vitamin B12 Deficiency



Do you hear your ears ringing at times? Do you develop frequent mouth

and tongue sores? Are you often tripping and falling? These symptoms

might point to a Vitamin B 12 deficiency.



There’s a fatty sheath of tissue, which insulates your nerves, and lack

of Vitamin B12 diminishes that sheath—picture an electric cord without

any or worn out plastic insulation. That’s how your nerves look inside

when B12 is absent. In fact, research shows that extreme B12

deficiency can trigger the onset of Alzheimer’s disease!





The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is 3 mcg a day for both

sexes. An overdose usually results in skin problems. Vitamin B12 is not

found in vegetables and fruits so vegetarians will definitely miss this

vitamin in their diet. It is available in liver, organ meat, muscle meat,

shellfish, eggs, cheese, and fish.