Information About Chinese Red Panax Ginseng

History

• According to the Newsfinder website, Panax ginseng has been used in China for over 5,000 years. The name ginseng was derived from the Chinese words for "man" and "plant" because the root is often shaped like a human form. It was dubbed Panax, meaning cure-all, in 1843 by a Russian botanist named Carl Anton Meyer.

Benefits

• Panax ginseng is sometimes called an adaptogen because it works as a mood stabilizer and helps people cope with stress, according to WebMD. It aids in treating anxiety and depression. Ginseng is also used to improve the memory and concentration, and it helps ease the symptoms of menopause.

Side Effects

• According to WebMD, people who have used Panax have reported sleeping problems. Other symptoms include blood pressure changes, headaches, itching, changes in heart rhythm, dizziness and loss of appetite. Panax contains a chemical that causes birth defects, so it is not recommended for pregnant women.