The efficacy and function of Korean red ginseng

Ginseng grows in the plateau area. There are many varieties of ginseng, the most common of which is Korean red ginseng. Korean red ginseng can be sliced ​​and dried, and then used to soak in water or as the main ingredient. Drinking water soaked with Korean red ginseng can improve intelligence and brain health, prevent pain in people, and has a good effect on relieving pain in various parts of the body. It can also prevent and fight cancer, interfere with the expansion of cancer cells, prevent tumors and toxins, and so on.

Will Korean red ginseng turn white after soaking in water?

No matter what kind of red ginseng it is, it will return to its original color (that is, white) after being soaked in water for a long time.

Benefits of Korean Red Ginseng

Is Korean red ginseng cool or hot?

Korean red ginseng is neither cold nor hot, it is warm in nature! Although Korean ginseng is warm in nature, it has strong tonic properties, replenishing qi and helping fire. Older people should be cautious when drinking ginseng tea! Korean ginseng is divided into white ginseng and red ginseng. White ginseng is suitable for those with spleen deficiency and excessive fire, because "it has a cool nature when raw, and is slightly bitter to replenish yin"; red ginseng is suitable for those with spleen deficiency and weak lungs, because "it has a warm nature when cooked, and is sweet to replenish yang". In general, Korean ginseng tea is more suitable for elderly people with obvious symptoms of qi deficiency, as it can strengthen the body and enhance immunity. But if you have a cold or sore throat, drinking ginseng tea will be too hot.

Benefits of Korean Red Ginseng

1. Improves intelligence and strengthens the brain : For people with memory loss and decreased motor coordination, as well as those who often drink alcohol or come into contact with food or drugs containing ethanol, Korean ginseng has the effect of improving mental work ability, enhancing memory and improving cerebral ischemic disorders.

2. Analgesia : Some experts have found through sensory nerve cell experiments that Korean ginseng is helpful for various pain symptoms in the body.

3. Cancer prevention and treatment : The saponin and non-saponin components of Korean ginseng have the activity of inhibiting the proliferation of various cancer cells, and can also inhibit the metastasis of cancer cells. In addition, the anti-cancer effect of taking Korean red ginseng together with anti-cancer drugs is better than taking anti-cancer drugs (mitomycin) alone. This is because cancer cells are prone to develop tolerance during tumor chemotherapy. Taking Korean red ginseng together with anticancer agents can enhance the killing power against cancer cells and reduce the side effects of anticancer agents.

4. Enhance immunity : Korean ginseng extract can restore the cellular immune response that has decreased due to taking immunotoxic anticancer agents (mitomycin). In particular, the ether extract can activate or enhance cellular immunity and the activity of natural killer cells, which is very effective in improving immunity.

5. Control diabetes : Korean ginseng contains substances that promote insulin secretion and have similar insulin effects. Among them, ginsenosides can improve hyperglycemia and effectively control the occurrence of diabetes.

6. Liver health : Korean ginseng ingredients have anti-hepatitis activity, which has the effects of detoxification, protecting the liver, and promoting liver regeneration and recovery. In addition, Korean ginseng can help sober up and eliminate hangovers.

7. Regulate blood pressure : Korean ginseng has the effect of dilating blood vessels and improving blood circulation. The saponin components in it can lower blood pressure by promoting the release of nitric oxide by vascular endothelial cells.

8. Anti-fatigue and anti-stress : Studies have found that continuous consumption of Korean red ginseng can improve athletic ability and relieve fatigue, which is very helpful in promoting the recovery of athletes' accumulated fatigue and preventing sports anemia; in addition, Korean red ginseng can also enhance tolerance to adverse environments such as low temperature (5℃, 0℃, -10℃) and high temperature (35℃), and improve stress resistance and maintain body stability through delicate regulation of pressure or environmental changes.

9. Improve female menopausal disorders : According to a survey, 80% of women with menopausal disorder symptoms admitted that their symptoms were significantly improved after taking Korean red ginseng. Experts say that if these women adjust the dosage according to their symptoms, they can improve the efficacy of the treatment.