Ginseng

Used Part: Root

Tissues: affects all tissue elements of the body

Systems: digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, reproductive

Action: tonic, rejuvenating, stimulating, warming, strengthens the nerves, softening

Indications: advanced age, fatigue, exhaustion, impotence, the recovery period for an energy boost

Ginseng - one of the best tonics and rejuvenating plants. It promotes growth, revitalizes the body and mind. Its action is particularly effective when deficiency of the tissue is caused by dissorders of Vata in old age.

Can be used as a stimulant to enhance the growth of tissue, including nerve. In order to rejuvenate Ginseng is well combined with Ashwagandha, to improve digestion - with ginger.

Caution: high blood pressure, fever, inflammation, high Pitta, high Ama (toxins), obesity