Organic Red Ginseng Capsules (Panax Ginseng)

Ginseng, or panax ginseng, is widely used in Chinese medicine and is increasingly popular in the West because of its impressive range of benefits. Organic red ginseng capsules are derived from Asian ginseng, known to have a higher content of the active compounds: ginsenosides.

In wild ginseng the leaves grow in a circle around a straight stem. They are yellowish green with umbrella-shaped flowers and red berries. These parts of the plant are not used. Natural preparations based on ginseng are derived from the plant's characteristic root, which looks a little like a small human figure with root branches resembling arms and legs. The name ginseng comes from the Chinese and literally means "root person".

The properties of red ginseng

Ginseng has traditionally been used to support many conditions, including asthma. Many studies suggest that it also stimulates energy, physical performance (it is often used as an aphrodisiac) and concentration.

Ginseng is thought to be an adaptogen, meaning that it can both reduce stress and increase energy, depending on the physical state you are in when you take it. There is growing evidence that ginseng also strengthens the immune system: studies have found that people taking ginseng suffered fewer colds and that those colds were less severe.

Red ginseng is a specially prepared form of Asian ginseng, which is peeled, boiled and sun-dried to increase its potency. Our organic red ginseng capsules are made without gelatine or animal products, so they can be taken by vegetarians with a clear conscience. For the best results it is recommended to take ginseng in bursts: follow a course for two or three weeks, take a week off, then start again. The capsules can also be swallowed, or emptied into boiling water to make a tea.

You will also find our ginseng powder on the site, concentrated to 80% ginsenosides.