Ginseng, Chinese Benefits, Uses, Side Effects According to Ayurveda

Metabolic Nature of Ginseng, Chinese

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
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PACIFIES

AGGRAVATES

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
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PACIFIES

MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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AGGRAVATES

CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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Other

Affinity:

Anti Aging

ANTI-AGING

Geriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.

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, Digestion,

Energy Vitality

ENERGY-VITALITY

Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.

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, Heart Circulation Blood, Immune System, Liver Gallbladder, Mind Stress Sleep, Reproductive Health, Respiratory Health

Family:

Araliaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ginseng, Chinese
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestion:

Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:

Antidepressant

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.

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Anxiolytic

ANXIOLYTIC

Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Improves Focus

IMPROVES-FOCUS

Reduces scattered thoughts. Creates a steady mind. Includes herbs that relax (for Vata) and herbs that stimulate (for Kapha).

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Nerve Growth Tonic

NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC

Stimulate neurite / axon growth, promotes regeneration.

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Nerve Stimulant

NERVE-STIMULANT

Provide short lived stimulation of the nervous system.

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Neuroprotective

NEUROPROTECTIVE

Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health.

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Energy Vitality:

Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Adrenal Tonic

ADRENAL-TONIC

Strengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Immune System:

Adaptogen

ADAPTOGEN

Herbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.

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Antifungal

ANTIFUNGAL

Herbs that destroy fungus.

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, Antihistamine,

Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Immune Stimulant

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.

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Heart & Circulation:

Hypertensive

HYPERTENSIVE

An herb that increases blood pressure.

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Liver & Gallbladder:

Hepatoprotective

HEPATOPROTECTIVE

An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Reproductive Health:

Antiandrogen

STRONG ANTIANDROGEN

Reduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement.

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Estrogenic

ESTROGENIC

Increases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Testosteronic

TESTOSTERONIC

Androgenic. Stimulates testosterone.

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Constituents:

5a Reductase Inhibitor,

Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Ginseng, Chinese

Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common
Antimicrobial, Hypertensive, Nerve-stimulant, Antidepressant, Brain-tonic, Immune-calming, Neuroprotective, Antifungal, Digestive, Improves-focus, Stimulates-energy
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Sage

Sage has these Actions in Common
Adrenal-tonic, Estrogenic, Immune-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Antidepressant, Hypertensive, Nerve-growth-tonic, Digestive, Immune-calming, Neuroprotective
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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Antifungal, Digestive, Nerve-growth-tonic, Adrenal-tonic, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Neuroprotective, Antiandrogen, Brain-tonic, Immune-calming
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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common
Antiandrogen, Digestive, Immune-stimulant, Antidepressant, Hypertensive, Improves-focus, Anxiolytic, Immune-calming, Nerve-stimulant
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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common
Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Neuroprotective, Antiandrogen, Brain-tonic, Immune-calming, Antifungal, Digestive, Nerve-growth-tonic
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Green Tea

Green Tea has these Actions in Common
Antiandrogen, Immune-calming, Neuroprotective, Antidepressant, Nerve-growth-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Nerve-stimulant
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Flower / Bee Pollen

Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in Common
Nutritive, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-fertility, Immune-stimulant, Stimulates-energy
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Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil has these Actions in Common
Promotes-fertility, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Nutritive, Tonic, Antimicrobial
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Tahini

Tahini has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Nutritive, Tonic, Antimicrobial, Promotes-fertility
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Blueberry

Blueberry has these Actions in Common
Antidepressant, Immune-calming, Antihistamine, Improves-focus, Brain-tonic, Nutritive
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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antiandrogen, Estrogenic, Brain-tonic, Immune-calming
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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Ginseng, Chinese

Eleuthero Ginseng

Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common
Immune-stimulant, Improves-focus, Adaptogen, Nerve-stimulant, Adrenal-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Antidepressant, Testosteronic, Anxiolytic, Builds-stamina, Tonic, Digestive, Hepatoprotective
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Schisandra

Schisandra has these Actions in Common
Antidepressant, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, Tonic, Digestive, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Improves-focus, Adaptogen, Nerve-growth-tonic, Adrenal-tonic, Neuroprotective
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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Immune-calming, Nerve-growth-tonic, Adaptogen, Neuroprotective, Adrenal-tonic, Nutritive, Antidepressant, Testosteronic, Anxiolytic, Tonic, Brain-tonic
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Rhodiola

Rhodiola has these Actions in Common
Adaptogen, Stimulates-energy, Adrenal-tonic, Testosteronic, Antidepressant, Tonic, Anxiolytic, Brain-tonic, Builds-stamina, Estrogenic, Neuroprotective
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Oats, Fresh Milky Seed

Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common
Nerve-growth-tonic, Neuroprotective, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Adaptogen, Tonic, Antidepressant, Anxiolytic, Brain-tonic
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Licorice Ghee (9oz)

Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common
Immune-calming, Immune-stimulant, Adaptogen, Nutritive, Adrenal-tonic, Antiandrogen, Antimicrobial, Estrogenic, Hepatoprotective
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Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common
Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Immune-stimulant, Adaptogen, Nutritive, Adrenal-tonic, Antiandrogen, Antimicrobial, Estrogenic
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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Digestive, Nerve-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Adaptogen, Adrenal-tonic, Antidepressant, Anxiolytic
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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Digestive, Nerve-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Adaptogen, Adrenal-tonic, Antidepressant, Anxiolytic
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Ginkgo

Ginkgo has these Actions in Common
Antidepressant, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Brain-tonic, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Nerve-growth-tonic, Neuroprotective
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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Ginseng, Chinese (Panax ginseng)

Table of Contents

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Metabolic Nature of Ginseng, Chinese

Metabolic Nature

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

The Four Temperaments / Humors

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Other

ANTI-AGING

ENERGY-VITALITY

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ginseng, Chinese Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

DIGESTIVE

ANTIDEPRESSANT

ANXIOLYTIC

BRAIN-TONIC

IMPROVES-FOCUS

NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC

NERVE-STIMULANT

NEUROPROTECTIVE

BUILDS-STAMINA

STIMULATES-ENERGY

ADRENAL-TONIC

NUTRITIVE

TONIC

ADAPTOGEN

ANTIFUNGAL

ANTIMICROBIAL

IMMUNE-CALMING

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

HYPERTENSIVE

HEPATOPROTECTIVE

STRONG ANTIANDROGEN

ESTROGENIC

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

TESTOSTERONIC

SAPONINS

Foods with a Similar Nature to Ginseng, Chinese

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Sage has these Actions in Common

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Basil has these Actions in Common

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Green Tea has these Actions in Common

Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in Common

Sesame Oil has these Actions in Common

Tahini has these Actions in Common

Blueberry has these Actions in Common

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Ginseng, Chinese

Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common

Schisandra has these Actions in Common

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Rhodiola has these Actions in Common

Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common

Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Mind, Stress & Sleep

Heart, Blood & Circulation

Reproductive Health

Weight Loss

Respiratory, Lung, Throat & Sinus

Bones, Muscles & Tendons

Lifestyle

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ginseng, Chinese
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS