Ginseng—The king of all herbs! As many call it.
It is a plant native to eastern Asia and North America. It is a powerful herb and is referred to as the king of all herbs due to the countless credits it has received for the medicinal properties it offers. It has been found promising for general well-being. It can strengthen your immune system, regulate blood sugar levels, enhance brain function, fight fatigue and also act positively in certain cancers.
Ginseng as an aphrodisiac!
It has earned a great deal of reputation as an aphrodisiac because it is known to treat sexual dysfunction. You will be surprised to know that traditional Chinese medical practitioner has been using Ginseng for enhancing sexual behavior for centuries. Studies have revealed that ginseng has a positive impact on libido, and copulatory performance. Ginsenosides is the main pharmacological active component of this plant. This component can improve your sperm count and its quality as it has been used to treat infertility among men.
There are many research and studies to cite but, we will keep it simple for you.
- A healthy production of Nitric Oxide keeps your blood circulation and muscles relaxed in the penis. Having said that, how do we increase the production of this compound? The answer is ginseng, it can improve the production of Nitric Oxide in your body!
- In a study, it was revealed that ginseng can be comparatively more effective than other medicines in treating ED. During the research, it was found that men who were treated with ginseng shown a 60% improvement in Erectile Dysfunction while only 30% improvement was observed using medications.
- Compounds found in ginseng can help restore your normal sexual function by protecting blood vessels and tissues of your penis against oxidative stress.
- 86 Men with ED were prescribed 1000 mg of aged ginseng extract for 8 weeks and they showed significant improvements in ED and overall satisfaction.
- There is enough evidence that suggests ginseng as a very useful alternative for treating male reproductive diseases or disorders. Research also indicates that it is safe and doesn’t have any potential side effects to adversely impact your health.
How can I consume ginseng?
Roots of the ginseng plant are the main part which contains all the medicinal properties. It can be consumed in many ways besides eating it raw. You can either steam-boil it for softening the roots or directly make tea using its sliced roots. Although, for those who are wondering where to find it, the extract of this plant can also be found in the form of powder, tablet, capsule, or oil. For better results, experts advise it to take for 2-3 weeks and then give it a break for a couple of weeks before starting again. Begin with small doses i.e., 1-2 grams of raw ginseng or 200-400 mg of extracted ginseng. The standard ginseng contains 2-3% of total ginsenosides and you should consume it before meals. Women who are breastfeeding or if you are diabetic, please consult a doctor before consuming ginseng.
Aphrodisiac drink or food stimulates your sexual desire and ginseng being one of the popular herbal supplements does that effectively not just for sexual functions but general wellbeing too.
