Korean ginseng extract 20% | Panax ginseng

Korean ginseng extract 20% | Panax ginseng

Properties: Ginseng is classified as an adaptogen – an herb with a multitude of beneficial properties. It is able to increase the production of antibodies in response to pathogens, which is perhaps its most important property. Therefore, ginseng supplementation helps to defeat infections faster. It also helps to reduce both mental and physical exhaustion, thereby improving our performance. Thus, completion of tasks that require either intellectual or physical effort becomes easier. Moreover, it supports the memory and learning processes. Further, thanks to its antioxidative properties that protect the body from damage caused by free radicals, regular supplementation of P. ginseng extract leads to an improvement of general health. That’s not all! Ginseng regulates the level of blood cholesterol and sex hormones, which also impacts the general well-being. Optimization of cholesterol levels has a beneficial effect on the circulatory system, which translates into better vitality and efficiency of the entire body.

Ginseng extract contains ginsenosides and therefore has strong anti-wrinkle and anti-aging effects as it improves oxygenation and nourishes the skin cells. At the same time, it has a revitalizing, antioxidant, regenerating and rejuvenating effect. It contributes to the improvement of the overall condition of the skin because it stimulates repair processes in the skin, restores its balance and improves blood circulation. That is why it is used in cosmetics recommended for the care of all skin types, especially those exposed to long-term negative environmental factors (stress, UV radiation, environmental pollution).

Additionally, ginseng improves the blood supply and circulation of nutrients in the scalp. It also strengthens the hair matrix. For these reasons, it is an ingredient widely used in cosmetics aimed at prevention of hair loss.

Occurrence: Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) is a plant from the Araliaceae family. Its lifespan can reach even 200 years and its development is a long process. The first leaf sprouts after one year from planting the seed, and the third – after three years. Naturally, this plant inhabits mountain forests of East Asia. In traditional Far East medicine, ginseng has been used for over 4,000 years as a medicine for all kinds of illnesses, also as an aphrodisiac – a remedy for premature sexual disorders. Its description can be found in the famous Chinese medicine book “Shennong bencao” written around the 11th century BC (Zhou dynasty). In Europe it appeared in the year of 1000, but settled permanently only at the beginning of the 17th century. Then, at the court of Louis XIV (the French Sun King) its tincture form became a very popular potency enhancer.

Biochemistry: Ginsenosides are compounds to which ginseng owes its beneficial properties. Chemically, these are classified as triterpene saponins. Up to date scientists have isolated and described over 80 types of them. Polysaccharides are also one of the most interesting ingredients. Apart from that, ginseng contains: phenolic compounds, organic acids, phytosterols, essential oil, amino acids, micro- and macroelements (magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, vanadium, copper, cobalt and arsenic) as well as vitamins (mainly from the group B, but also C, E, PP).

Fun fact: The root is the most precious part of this plant. Its shape often resembles the figure of the human body – its string shoots look like limbs. This is the reason why Chinese gave ginseng its name, which can be translated as “root-human”: gins – human and chien – root.