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What does GINSENG do for you?

Posted by Sarah T. on July 3, 2005, at 19:53:55

Earlier today, I went into a store looking for a can of iced tea from the refrigerated section. Every single iced tea had Ginseng added, and a few of the brands had some other herbs added. All I wanted was plain iced tea without all the herbs. Do any of you take Ginseng? If yes, why do you take it? What does it do for you?

Re: What does GINSENG do for you?

Posted by Declan on July 4, 2005, at 16:28:16

In reply to What does GINSENG do for you?, posted by Sarah T. on July 3, 2005, at 19:53:55

Hello Sarah
When there was that talk about adaptogens I took it in various forms. I've since learnt that I have what is known in TCM as damp heat and a spleen deficiency. Ginseng is stimulating and heating, so it's no good for me, because I'm insomniac and too hot anyway. I imagine all the good things it does would still happen to me (cancer protection and whatever else), but it's not in the formula that my acupuncturist supplies. The amount in the drink may not amount to much anyway.
Declan

Re: What does GINSENG do for you? » Declan

Posted by Sarah T. on July 4, 2005, at 20:30:01

In reply to Re: What does GINSENG do for you?, posted by Declan on July 4, 2005, at 16:28:16

Hi, Declan,

What is TCM?

I think you are probably right about there not being that much Ginseng in the iced tea. I was just annoyed that I couldn't find a store-bought brand that didn't have all kinds of additives. One of them even had echinacea added! I guess I have to make my own.

Re: What does GINSENG do for you?

Posted by Declan on July 5, 2005, at 1:25:04

In reply to Re: What does GINSENG do for you? » Declan, posted by Sarah T. on July 4, 2005, at 20:30:01

TCM = Traditional Chinese Medicine
Declan

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