Chinese Ginseng is the most famous of all Chinese herbs.  In China, it is considered the most valuable herb.  It dates back to approximately seven thousand years where it was found growing in the wild.  The herb has been used for its therapeutic values.  Chinese Ginseng made its way to the Western world about two hundred years ago when it was recognized as a way to increase stamina and reduce stress levels.

Chinese Ginseng is known as an adaptogen.  An adaptogen is a material that is believed to rejuvenate the mind and body and its functions without the hazards of side effects.  In China, Chinese Ginseng is said to support the Yuan Qi, or Original Qi.  In Chinese culture, each person is born with the energy of Yuan Qi.  Chinese Ginseng works to maintain the level of Yuan Qi in the body because the Chinese believe that once the body’s Yuan Qi is depleted, life ends.  Chinese Ginseng provides overall physical and mental well being by strengthening the body enough to react to stress or overexertion in a balanced manner.  Chinese Ginseng’s qualities vary based on the user.  It works as a sedative for those who need relief from stress but it also works as an activator for those who are weak.  Chinese Ginseng is taken by Chinese men and women as they age because it is believed that the herb slows and eases the aging process.  By maintaining proper levels of Yuan Qi, the nervous system is more at ease. (more…)

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