Build immunity with ginseng, a ‘traditional tonic’

by times news cr

2024-04-10 23:13:19

Provided by Ginseng Association

“The two ginseng roots you sent were very refined, and my body is currently greatly benefiting from this medicine. The doctor says this ginseng is a gem that has never been seen before. Thank you. “I benefit greatly from this medication every day.”

This is the content of a letter of gratitude sent by Weng Bang-gang, a calligrapher and writer during the Qing Dynasty in China, to Chusa Kim Jeong-hee, who gave him ginseng as a gift. Perhaps thanks to ginseng, Ong Bang-gang maintained his health and focused on his studies even after he was over 80.

Ginseng has been widely known as a nourishing tonic since ancient times. According to the ‘Bon Sutra’, “Ginseng nourishes the five internal organs, stabilizes the mind, stops startling diseases, removes evil energy, brightens the eyes and opens the heart, improves the stomach, and if consumed for a long time, the body heals. It is written, “You will become lighter and live longer.” ‘Donguibogam’ also records, “Ginseng stabilizes the mind, calms the nerves, stops the heart from racing, activates brain activity, and eliminates forgetfulness.”

The outstanding efficacy of ginseng is also proven through modern medicine. Ginseng polysaccharide extract strengthens immunity by activating macrophages, which are responsible for immunity in the body, and actively secreting factors that kill various cancer cells as well as harmful microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria.

According to research results from the Korea Institute of Atomic Energy Medicine, ginseng polysaccharides inhibit cancer cell growth by 35% and double the anticancer effect. Professor Seong-ok Seo’s team at Korea University College of Medicine announced the results of a study showing that when red ginseng concentrate was administered to stomach cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, the levels of inflammatory cytokines were significantly reduced compared to the placebo group. When you take anticancer drugs, cytokines become overactive and destroy the body’s cells, and red ginseng concentrate prevents this.

In addition, ginseng shows excellent efficacy in improving immunity, memory, menopause, antioxidant, anti-fatigue, and blood circulation improvement. It is helpful for thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, and high blood pressure, and is also effective for heart diseases such as myocardial infarction and heart failure. It prevents skin aging and is also effective in whitening.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recognizes that ginseng and red ginseng help immunity based on various scientifically proven research results. The country has officially certified the efficacy of ginseng and red ginseng. The International Vaccine Research Institute is also utilizing the immunity-boosting properties of ginseng and red ginseng to develop immunity enhancers (substances that increase the immune response caused by antigens) needed for vaccine research.

Immunity is the power of our body to defend itself. The difference between people who catch colds and those who do not in the same environment is the difference in immunity.

As interest in immunity increases, various foods and products are flooding the market. Sometimes you have doubts about whether a product is good or whether it is actually effective. In this case, you should check again whether the raw materials have been officially recognized for their functionality before purchasing. Wise consumption protects the health of me and my family.

Reporter Park Yoon-jeong [email protected]

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2024-04-10 23:13:19

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