Sex life or stamina taking a nose dive? This natural herb could help

It’s often a popular addition to smoothies, but this herb is also renowned for its adaptogenic and energy-enhancing properties. We take a closer look at ginseng.

It’s not the world’s prettiest herb, but there is a reason ginseng is one of the planet’s most popular.

The short, slow-growing plant with twisted, fleshy roots has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries as a tonic to revitalise and replenish energy.

Ancient practitioners referred to it as “jen sheng” or “ren sheng”, which translates to the “root of heaven”.

Ginseng is also an adaptogen, a class of herbs with the ability to help the body adapt to stress.

We need to chat about ginsenosides

You may not have heard of them, but ginsenosides are at the heart of this special herb.

They are naturally occurring compounds found in the roots of the ginseng plant, believed to be the active ingredients that give the herb its health powers.

Ginsenosides are believed to work by interacting with various systems in your body – including your immune, nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Which explains why researchers are finding ginseng can offer benefits in supporting energy levels and vitality, a healthy stress response, immune system function and in improving and promoting a healthy libido.

There’s more than one type of ginseng

There are a few different types of ginseng, each with their unique characteristics and potential health benefits. The most common include:

Korean ginseng

Native to Asia and the most widely studied and used form of ginseng, Korean ginseng is used to maintain energy levels, relieve tiredness and feelings of weakness, and enhance cognitive performance.

American ginseng

It has been used for centuries in traditional Native American medicine as a rejuvenating tonic to enhance general health and wellbeing, plus maintain the health of the reproductive and immune systems.

American ginseng is also used as an aphrodisiac to enhance a healthy libido.

Siberian ginseng

Originating from Russia and traditionally used in Chinese medicine as a restorative tonic, Siberian ginseng supports vitality and enhances energy levels and physical endurance.

It supports the health and function of the nervous system, and as an adaptogen it relieves the symptoms of stress and supports a healthy stress response.

It also helps to support emotional wellbeing, healthy mood balance and cognitive functions including mental concentration, mental clarity and memory.

Getting your dose of this healing herb

Caruso’s Natural Health has a formula containing extracts of all three herbs.

Caruso’s Ginseng 5500 contains Korean, American and Siberian ginseng, which complement each other and maintain vitality, enhance energy levels and physical endurance and increase cognitive performance.

The special combination also helps to relieve feelings of tiredness, symptoms of stress, irritability and nervous tension.

Caruso’s Ginseng 5500 also supports reproductive system health including healthy reproductive hormones, healthy sexual functions and has aphrodisiac properties, which promote a healthy libido.

All in a convenient one-a-day tablet.

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