What is Siberian ginseng? How is Siberian ginseng different from other types of ginseng? What benefits does Siberian ginseng have to offer to make it on the list of superfoods and how can you experience its medicinal properties?Â
These and some other questions may pop up in your mind if you haven't heard of this impressive superfood that comes all the way from Asia. But don't worry, by the end of the article, you will be an expert on Siberian ginseng and will be ready to consume it for its nutritional perks.
What Is Siberian Ginseng?
Siberian ginseng, also known as eleuthero or eleutherococcus, has been used for centuries in its native areas of Asia and Russia. Siberian ginseng grows in the mountain forests of these areas of the world.
This herb is not to be mixed up with its close relative, ginseng. Siberian ginseng is not a true ginseng, because it doesn’t contain ginsenosides.
This potent root is an adaptogen, which means that when it is ingested, it helps the body to increase its resistance to stress. Guess what that means? If you eat Siberian ginseng, your stress resistance can increase too.
Siberian ginseng has been known for aiding your immune system, helping your mental performance and mental health and increasing your energy, vitality and longevity. Siberian ginseng can also miraculously lower your blood sugar, which is one of the first steps to weight loss and preventing or recovering from diabetes.
You can find this root sold in various forms, including solid extracts, liquid extracts, capsules, tablets and roots (dried and cut) for tea. When buying Siberian ginseng supplements, however, make sure to buy high quality supplements, because 25% of the products out there include no Siberian ginseng at all (tip: our Organifi Red Juice is made with the highest quality, tested, organic ingredients and it includes a potent dose of Siberian ginseng along with other powerful superfoods).
Why Should I Use Siberian Ginseng?
Being a powerhouse of nutrients and health benefits, Siberian ginseng is a true superfood. Whether you are dealing with an array of health conditions or just looking to upgrade your life, you can benefit from the superpowers of Siberian ginseng.
Benefits -Â What Does Siberian Ginseng Do For You?
Siberian ginseng has countless benefits for your physical and mental health, as well as your overall well-being.
Do you want to improve your sleep, increase your energy, reduce inflammation, improve your mental health, better your sexual health, better your physical fitness, or more? It seems like no matter what your health goals are, you can find a healing friend in Siberian ginseng.
Check out some of the powerful benefits that Siberian ginseng has to offer:
- Siberian ginseng has anti-inflammatory benefits
- Siberian ginseng can increase your cardiovascular performance
- Siberian ginseng can decrease fatigue and fight chronic fatigue
- Siberian ginseng can give you more energy
- Siberian ginseng can fight insomnia
- Siberian ginseng can decrease DNA damage
- Siberian ginseng can aid your physical fitness
- Siberian ginseng can increase your resistance to stress
- Siberian ginseng can help your lipid metabolism
- Siberian ginseng can improve your glucose metabolism and type 2 diabetes
- Siberian ginseng can improve your fibromyalgia symptoms
- Siberian ginseng can improve your depression symptoms
- Siberian ginseng can help your menopause symptoms
- Siberian ginseng can help sexual function, including your libido and fertility
What Are The Side Effects Of Siberian Ginseng?Â
Siberian ginseng is generally safe for all. Some people may experience some mild side effects, including drowsiness, changes in heart rhythm, sadness, anxiety, muscle spasms and other side effects.
How Should I Use Siberian Ginseng?
You can find Siberian ginseng in many forms in health food stores, vitamin shops, Asian stores and online. There is no one way to take it and you can mix and match depending on your time and mood.Â
Check out the various forms and ways you can use Siberian ginseng.
Fresh Siberian GinsengÂ
Siberian ginseng is grown in some parts of Asia and Russia. You may also find Siberian ginseng roots in Chinese and Asian herbal stores in North America. If you have the opportunity to try Siberian ginseng fresh, you can try slicing it up and eating it with a little honey on top or make a tea out of it.
Siberian Ginseng Extract
You can take Siberian ginseng as a liquid extract. This is an easy way to add Siberian ginseng to your life by mixing it with water, your green juice, green smoothie or homemade vitamin water. You can buy this online, in vitamin stores and in health food stores.
Siberian Ginseng SupplementÂ
The easiest and quickest way to take Siberian ginseng may just be taking a pill supplement you can easily purchase at vitamin stores, health food stores and online. Siberian ginseng is also included in some supplements that mix various herbs and superfoods together for specific health benefits, including supplements for adrenal fatigue.
Siberian Ginseng Tea
Siberian ginseng tea is a popular healthy beverage enjoyed all over the world. You can buy it online, at health food stores and at Asian supermarkets. You may enjoy Siberian ginseng tea any time of the day. Use out recipe here!
Siberian Ginseng Powder
Taking Siberian ginseng powder is another way to experience the benefits of Siberian ginseng. Make sure that it is a powdered extract and not just a powder. You can buy some online and at health food stores and mix 1/4 tbsp or more into your favorite smoothies and raw goodies.
You can also buy superfood juice and smoothie mixes with Siberian ginseng powder. When you buy Organifi Red Juice, you will not only benefit from the goodness of Siberian ginseng, but also other superfoods, like rhodiola, cordyceps, reishi and various superberries.
Powerful Herbal Combinations
If you start learning about herbs and superfoods, you will be amazed at how many powerful remedying foods are out there.
Don't worry, you don't have to just pick one or two. This is totally the time to indulge and take advantage of a large array of herbs and superfoods. When combined, many of these nutritional powerhouses work together and bring your body even more medicinal benefits.
Knowing this, we've packed our Organifi products with numerous potent superfoods (including Siberian ginseng in Organifi Red!) to create a true remedying army to support your health and well-being.Â
Let's take a look at how Siberian ginseng works together with some other magical herbs.
Siberian Ginseng And RhodiolaÂ
Rhodiola, or otherwise known, golden root, grows in cooler mountain regions of the world. It is also a powerful superfood with many shared benefits that Siberian ginseng has. Both Siberian ginseng and rhodiola can decrease stress, decrease fatigue, increase energy, decrease depression symptoms and improve your performance. When working together, rhodiola adds the benefits of increased focus and help with weight loss.
Organifi Red Juice includes both Siberian ginseng and rhodiola, allowing your body to experience synergy between Siberian ginseng and rhodiola.
Siberian Ginseng And Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is another potent and popular superfood with countless benefits. Ashwagandha works beautifully together with Siberian ginseng. They both have the power to help to reduce stress, improve depression, better your performance, reduce your blood sugar, lower your fatigue and improve sexual function. Ashwagandha can also improve your cholesterol, improve anxiety, improve your blood pressure and improve Alzheimer's symptoms.
Organifi Red Juice includes a healthy dose of Siberian ginseng, while Organifi Green Juice is powered by ashwagandha. When consuming both juices regularly, you can experience the best of both worlds in upgrading your health.
Siberian Ginseng Recipes
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the difference between Korean and Siberian ginseng?Â
A. Siberian ginseng belongs to the Eleutherococcus family rather than the Panax family like Korean ginseng. Both are adaptogens and have powerful health benefits.
Q. Is there anyone who should NOT use Siberian ginseng?
A. Do not take Siberian ginseng if you have narcolepsy, heart disease, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, serious mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia or mania), bleeding disorder, hormone-sensitive conditions or autoimmune conditions. If you are experiencing any health concerns, to be safe, talk to your doctor first. If you are taking any of the following medications, please, talk to your doctor before taking Siberian ginseng: anticoagulants, corticosteroids, digoxin, diabetes medication, medication for your immune system and medication broken down by your liver.
Q. What is an effective serving of Siberian ginseng?
A. The standard dose is 300 - 1,200 mg. Since it is often used in a mix with other herbs, talk to your healthcare practitioner and find the right dose for you.
Q. How long can I take Siberian ginseng for?
A. Siberian ginseng can be taken for up to 3 months with 3-4 weeks break after that.
Q. Is Siberian ginseng safe for children to take?
A. Because of some concerns of stimulant effects, it is not recommended to give Siberian ginseng to children, especially long-term, unless recommended by a healthcare professional. Some health practitioners may recommend Siberian ginseng to children during periods of stress. Children still shouldn't take Siberian ginseng for more than 2 consecutive weeks and should lower their dose based on their body weight (e.g. the adult dose above is calculated based on a 150 lb adult, children who are for example 50 lbs should take â…“ of the dose).Â
Teenagers (ages 12 and up) can safely take Siberian ginseng for up to 6 weeks. There is no information on long-term use for teenagers, so it's recommended to talk to your healthcare providers if you are considering use for longer than 6 weeks.
Q. Is Siberian ginseng safe?
A. Yes, but always talk to your doctor before taking any herbs or supplements
Q. Is Siberian Ginseng a stimulant?
A. No, it's not.
Q. Is Siberian ginseng good for erectile dysfunction?
A. Siberian ginseng may reduce impotence.
Q. Is Siberian Ginseng cause anxiety?
A. Generally speaking, no, Siberian ginseng can actually improve anxiety. Occasionally some people may experience a small increase in anxiety as a side effect though.
Conclusion
Siberian ginseng is a potent superfood with countless benefits.You can take Siberian ginseng in various forms, but the most powerful and cost effective way is to take a potent superfood mix where it can work together with other superfoods to enhance your health symbiotically.Â
Organifi Red Juice is a fantastic superfood juice blend made with Siberian ginseng, cordyceps, rhodiola, reishi and superberries. It can ignite your metabolism, help your mental clarity, fill your body with antioxidants, fight aging, revitalize your skin cells and of course, entertain your taste buds. Just mix it with water or add it to your green juices, smoothies and superfood and raw food recipes.
Have you tried Siberian ginseng yet? How about Organifi Red Juice? What are your experiences? How has it transformed your life? Share in the comments below, we would love to hear your success stories.
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