18 Benefits of Ginseng for Body Health
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Ginseng is one type of herbal plant that is found in many Asian countries, such as Korea, China and Japan. It is also found in North America.
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), both have active compounds called ginsenosides.
Ginsenosides are substances that are good for the health of the body because they contain anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties.
In 100 grams of ginseng tea contained the following nutrients:
- Energy of 127 kilojoules;
- Water of 92.65 grams;
- Fat by 0.18 grams;
- Carbohydrates of 7.16 grams;
- 6.87 grams of sugar;
- Vitamin C of 7.7 milligrams;
- Thiamine of 0.04 milligrams;
- Caffeine 4 milligrams;
- 0.2 milligrams of iron;
- 1 milligram of magnesium;
- Potassium by 5 milligrams;
- Sodium by 2 milligrams;
- Zinc of 0.01 milligrams;
- Manganese of 0.12 milligrams;
- Sucrose of 0.49 grams;
- Glucose of 2.79 grams;
- Fructose of 3.59 grams; dan
- Calcium by 3 milligrams.
The benefits of ginseng for body health, among others:
1. Prevent flu
The content of ginsenosides compounds in ginseng is useful for preventing colds and flu in adults.
2. Strengthen the body's resistance
The content of ginsenosides compounds in ginseng can also strengthen the immune system.
3. Lowering blood sugar levels
Ginsenosides in ginseng can affect insulin levels in the body and can lower blood sugar.
4. Reduce inflammation
Ginsenosides in ginseng also have an anti-inflammatory effect.
5. Overcoming erectile dysfunction
A study says that ginseng can increase the production of nitric oxide compounds that function to improve blood flow to the penis, thus making it easier to get an erection.
6. Increase stamina
Ginseng is also useful for providing energy when you are tired and increasing the hormone testosterone.
7. Relieve menopausal symptoms
Ginseng can help with menopause-related health problems, such as decreased sexual desire, reduced bone density, and mood swings.
8. Maintain brain function
Ginseng, which is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, is beneficial for maintaining brain function and health.
9. Increase intelligence
Another benefit of consuming ginseng is to increase intelligence.
10. Prevent anemia
Ginseng is also used as a medicine to prevent anemia and symptoms such as weakness.
11. Get rid of headaches
Another benefit of ginseng is that it relieves headaches.
12. Overcoming diarrhea
Ginseng boiled water can be drunk to treat digestive disorders such as diarrhea.
13. Launch menstruation
Ginseng can also be useful for launching menstruation and reducing pain.
14. Increase breast milk production
Javanese ginseng cooked with katuk leaves is believed to increase breast milk production.
15. Treating lung disease
The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of ginseng provide benefits for treating lung problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute bronchitis.
16. Reduce stress
The content of adaptogen compounds in ginseng serves to reduce levels of stress and anxiety hormones.
17. Prevent cancer
The antioxidant content in ginseng can fight free radicals in the body so that it can help prevent the growth of cancer cells.
In addition, Ginsenoside contained in ginseng also has antitumor properties so that it can prevent the development of cancer cells.
18. Prevent premature aging
The antioxidant content in ginseng is able to prevent the negative effects of free radicals so that it can help reduce signs of premature aging.
Things to consider before consuming ginseng
If you are going to take advantage of the efficacy of ginseng as a treatment for certain diseases, it is necessary to consult a doctor first, for people who have conditions such as the following:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women;
- Autoimmune disease;
- Blood clotting disorders;
- Heart disease;
- Insomnia;
- Hormone sensitive condition; dan
- schizophrenia.