Alcohol tincture of ginseng, made from the root of this plant, has found application in both women and men. You can find a lot of positive reviews about this drug, because bringing a minimum of harm to the body, the medicine contains a large amount of useful substances. The healing properties of the plant affect the cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine and genitourinary systems, so the lists of indications and contraindications are extensive.
What is ginseng tincture
Alcohol tincture from ginseng root is a dietary supplement, but it does not apply to vitamins and the usual dietary supplements (biologically active additives). So, in order not to harm your health, you should consult a doctor before using the drug. This is especially true in situations where a child will take the tincture. If the instructions for use are not followed, the medicine can cause insomnia up to the chronic form, bleeding and other harm.
Indications for use
The drug has a number of useful properties that have an effect on most organs and the body as a whole, so the list of indications for use is extensive:
- arthritis;
- anemia;
- asthenic condition;
- headache;
- impotence;
- violations of metabolic processes;
- neurasthenia;
- increased mental stress;
- eye diseases;
- diabetes;
- prevention and recovery after viral diseases;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- problems with the cardiovascular system;
- toothache;
- digestive disorders;
- hypotension;
- atherosclerosis;
- oncological diseases;
- high physical activity;
- diseases of sexual functions;
- prostration;
- poor performance;
- depression.
Compound
The active substance of the tincture is ginseng root, which contains essential oils, tannins, a large amount of B vitamins. In addition, the plant contains pectin, resins, ascorbic acid. Ginzenin glycoside lowers sugar levels, panaxin tones blood vessels, and panaxen essential oil calms the nervous system. In addition to the ginseng root, the tincture contains ethanol 70% alcohol.
Benefit and harm
Useful properties of tincture of ginseng root is a tonic, tonic, hypoglycemic, adaptogenic, hypertensive action. At the same time, if used improperly or overdose, the herbal components of the drug can harm the body and lead to:
- metabolic disorders;
- pain in the chest and lower abdomen;
- increased intracranial pressure;
- loss of appetite;
- increased arousal, aggression;
- increased heart rate;
- edema;
- intestinal irritation;
- a strong increase in blood pressure;
- sleep disorder;
- nosebleeds;
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- nausea;
- headache.
Useful properties for men
- Ginseng roots are used to increase potency. The plant acts on blood vessels and normalizes blood circulation, which contributes to a better erection.
- Ginseng reduces headaches by neutralizing them.
- Eleutherococcus tincture (Siberian ginseng) is prescribed to improve well-being after drinking alcohol. The plant is considered an effective way to bring yourself back to normal with a hangover.
- Helps the body in the prevention of certain types of cancer: skin, liver, lung.
- Stimulates the nervous system, relieving overwork, stress disorders and nervous exhaustion.
- Ginseng roots and leaves increase efficiency.
Useful properties for women
The components contained in the roots of the plant have a positive effect on the entire body, so the drug has many useful properties for women:
- Strengthens immunity. All products prepared on the basis of ginseng, whether decoctions, tinctures or other types, are used to prevent viral diseases.
- Raises blood pressure.
- Relieves fatigue and gives strength.
- Stimulates sex hormones that increase libido.
- Reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood to the required level. This prevents the occurrence of diseases of the cardiovascular system and reduces the risk of heart attack.
- Lowers blood sugar levels, which will make the drug necessary for diabetics.
- Improves the condition of skin, hair, nails. Ginseng tincture strengthens hair follicles, stops hair loss and stimulates hair growth. The skin becomes more elastic, wrinkles are smoothed, redness disappears.
- Increases physical performance.
- Stimulates appetite, but at the same time, the roots of a medicinal plant can improve metabolism and burn fat deposits.
- It has a positive effect on the emotional background. The use of ginseng tincture relieves stress and prevents the development of depression. The plant improves mood and gives an energy boost.
How to use
For effective use, you need to know how to drink ginseng tincture. If there are no special restrictions for taking the plant, the tincture can be taken for a long time without interruption of treatment. For preventive purposes, the use of the drug occurs 1-2 times a day and lasts from a month to one and a half, and then you should take a break for a month. In any case, the duration of the course of treatment should be determined by the doctor. Self therapy will not lead to anything good.
The method of application, dosage and other features of the treatment with ginseng root tincture depend on age and gender. Before using the drug, it is necessary to consult a doctor even with preventive treatment. Courses should be periodic so as not to harm the body with continuous use. Since the drug has a tonic effect, its use in the afternoon should be limited in order to avoid sleep disorders.
For men
When using a ready-made tincture, you should rely on the method of application, which is indicated on the package of the drug or prescribed by a doctor. The most common is the following: 20 drops half an hour before meals 2 times a day. The course lasts 1 month, and after that you need to take a break for 1 month too. If necessary, the treatment is repeated. The naturalness of the components of the tincture allows you to use the drug for a long time.
For women
Ginseng preparations are popular among women. They use it for external and internal use, the benefits of both methods are obvious. Ginseng alcohol infusion can be added to hair masks that will help accelerate growth and strengthen hair follicles, add shine and softness. The internal method of taking the medicine is to use 15-20 drops 1-2 times a day. The course of treatment lasts 1-1.5 months, and then a corresponding break lasts.
Dosage
Depending on the purpose of using ginseng tincture, its dosage will vary. So, if the desired effect is of a therapeutic nature, it is recommended to drink 25 drops of the medicine daily 3 times a day for half an hour before meals. For prophylactic treatment, the drug is recommended to be used 15 drops 2 times a day before meals. There is also a homeopathic scheme, where the dosage starts with 1 drop and increases by 1 every day. After reaching 30 drops per day, the process continues in the reverse order.
Contraindications for use
The drug has a tonic and stimulating effect, which is not always good. This property can provoke and contribute to the exacerbation of certain diseases. This explains the following list of contraindications for use:
- thyroid diseases with hyperfunction;
- poor blood clotting and bleeding;
- any diseases of an infectious nature in an acute form;
- heat;
- mental pathologies;
- hypertension;
- increased nervous excitability;
- diseases of the central nervous system (central nervous system);
- insomnia;
- chronic pathologies of the liver;
- purulent inflammation;
- traumatic brain injury;
- brain diseases;
- pregnancy;
- breast-feeding;
- alcoholism;
- children's age up to 12 years;
- hypersensitivity to components.
drug interaction
Ginseng tincture has a strong effect on the body, so simultaneous use with certain drugs can cause increased side effects or other harm. More details about this can be found in the following table:
- Ginseng root tincture enhances the effect of stimulants and analeptics (caffeine, camphor).
- Simultaneous reception of ginseng and Digoxin is possible only under medical supervision.
- The drug reduces the effect of sleeping pills and neuroleptics.
- Ginseng root tincture helps to increase the clearance of antihelminthic drugs and ethyl alcohol.
- Ginseng has the opposite effect of barbiturates, antiepileptic, anxiolytic drugs.
- The tincture enhances the effect of Warfarin.
How to cook ginseng root at home
You can prepare an alcoholic infusion of ginseng at home, following folk recipes. Some believe that this is the only way to preserve all the beneficial properties of the plant. In pharmacies, there are a large number of drugs with chemistry. There are several recipes for making ginseng root tincture:
- with dry root. Pour 30 g of the plant crushed to a powder with vodka (1 l). Insist for a month, strain. After that, the tincture is consumed orally for a month and a half, take a break for a month and repeat the course.
- with fresh roots. Rinse the plant under water, and then grind it with a blender until a homogeneous slurry. Pour 100 g of the mixture from the root with a liter of vodka. Insist for a month, occasionally shaking the mixture. After that, strain. The tincture should be taken for a month, take a break for 10 days and repeat the course.
- According to the Chinese medicine prescription. Take a whole ginseng root weighing approximately 50 g and pour 500 g of vodka into it. Insist for a day, warm up to + 50 ° C. After that, mix the tincture and put in a dark place for a week. Take 20 g of solution orally before meals every day.
- On alcohol. Grind the ginseng root, pour it with 40% or 50% alcohol. Insist for a month, strain. The course and the break are 1 month.
- On honey. 50 g of the crushed root of this medicinal herb is poured into a liter of linden honey. After the jar with the mixture should be placed in a dark place for 2-3 weeks. Used for 1 tsp. per day for a month.
