The Benefits of Ginseng?
Although ginseng has been an important part in herbal medicine, its primary use (in the west) is an energy booster in drinks or to treat sexual dysfunction in men. Interest has shifted to ginseng’s therapeutic properties for the brain. Research has revealed that a protein found in the root of ginseng, called Ginsenoside rb1, could be beneficial to the brain. Ginsenoside rb1 can protect against or ease cerebral ischemia. Cerebral ischemia is inflammation caused by a lack of blood flow/oxygen to the brain. The causes for this can vary from a blow to the head or blood clots . All these indicators can cause tremendous trauma to the brain (stroke).
The beneficial properties of Ginsenoside rb1 may also help treat neurodegenerative disorders but more studies are needed.
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Ginseng extract may offer Brain Protection: Study