Korean Red Ginseng Extract
Species Name: Panax ginseng
Also Known As: Red Ginseng, Asiatic ginseng, Chinese ginseng, and Oriental ginseng, Ginnsuu.
The Ginseng plant has yellow-green flowers, green leaves circling a straight stem, and red berries. The gnarled, light tan taproot has root extensions that mirror human arms and legs.
Once the plant matures to about six years old it can be used medicinally. Asian, Korean, and Chinese ginseng are the same species, just grown in different areas.
A relative of the same species, American ginseng, is native to North America.
What is Korean Red Ginseng Extract? Korean red ginseng extract is derived from heated Panax ginseng. This ginseng is left unpeeled, steamed to a temperature of a hundred degrees Celsius until it has a glossy, red-brown color.
The steaming is believed to prevent the breakdown of active ingredients and change the biochemical composition of the root. The root is then dried, often marinated in other herbs until it becomes extremely brittle.
Korean red ginseng extract is available in liquid form. It is also available in powder or capsule form. It is important to read the label of any product that you buy and verify that you are purchasing Panax ginseng that has been cultivated from roots and generally comes from Korea.
Home Remedies Using Korean Red Ginseng Extract:
Benefits of Korean Red Ginseng Extract:
Korean Red Ginseng extract is traditionally used to increase energy and sexual function. It is noted to have an effect on impotence and is utilized to treat male erectile dysfunction.
In one double-blind crossover study it was shown that when, “Evaluating the Efficacy of Korean Red Ginseng in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction 60 percent of the patients answered that Korean red ginseng improved erection.”
Other studies on Korean red ginseng extract show that it can reduce the relapse of gastric cancer, and reduce the incidence of cancer showing in the first place. Red Ginseng is also thought to have beneficial effect when used in antiretroviral therapy in HIV-1-Infected patients.
It is used to increase energy, mental clarity, and to combat Alzheimer’s disease. It is known to lower blood sugar levels and can be a blood thinner.
Side Effects of Korean Red Ginseng Extract:
Korean red ginseng extract may cause insomnia. Other known side effects include headache, nausea, diarrhea, and abnormal blood pressure. Some users may experience allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, throat tightening, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, and/or breaking out in hives.
Ginseng may lower blood glucose levels, especially in people with diabetes. Diabetics should use extra caution, especially if they are taking other medications or herbal supplements to lower blood sugar, such as bitter melon.
Because Ginseng extract may cause vaginal bleeding it is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Ginseng extract may act as a blood thinner and should not be taken with any other blood thinners (like aspirin or Warfarin). Because of this, Ginseng should not be taken for several days prior to any surgery or dental procedure.
Let your doctor know that you have been taking Ginseng extract if you are undergoing surgery.
