Benefits of Siberian Ginseng
We heard through the grapevine that women are reported to feel more stress in their lives in comparison to their male counterparts – not to worry Sistas, we’ve got you covered!
For those who want to know how the Free Soul Protein Blends have contributed to the energized livelihoods of fellow Stress-free Sistas – it's all to do with Siberian Ginseng! Found in our Free Soul Protein Blends, it is most known for its anti-stress and adaptogenic properties.
Sounds amazing, right? It is! Let’s take a look at what it is, the benefits of siberian ginseng and how you can add it to your routine.
WHAT IS SIBERIAN GINSENG?
Siberian Ginseng comes from the Eleutherococcus Senticosus plant (yes, it’s a bit of a mouthful), and has been used for centuries thanks to the benefits it can provide.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SIBERIAN GINSENG
As mentioned, there are numerous health benefits of Siberian Ginseng. Let's take a closer look at what these benefits are and how they can improve your life!
1. Boosts Immune System
One of the main benefits of Siberian Ginseng is the boost it can provide to our immune systems.
Siberian Ginseng is able to increase the number of T-lymphocytes in your body and these cells are key to building a strong immune system.
Recent studies have suggested that taking Siberian Ginseng may help to boost your immune system to prevent coughs and colds and help to reduce how long you have that pesky cold for.
2. Reduce Stress & Anxiety
It’s becoming increasingly popular to take Siberian Ginseng for anxiety. Siberian Ginseng helps the body to promote adaptation to stressors both physical and emotional.
As this herb is known to stimulate mental calmness, people who struggle with mild or occasional anxiety, insufficient sleep, nervousness or hyperactivity may benefit from these stress-reducing properties.
Try our Free Soul Protein Blends, which have a healthy amount of stress-reducing Siberian Ginseng!
3. Improved Hair and Skin
Did you know that both your hair and your skin can benefit from Siberian Ginseng?
Full of antioxidants which are great for keeping your skin healthy. Some of the Siberian Ginseng benefits for skin include reducing the appearance of wrinkles and giving your skin that much-wanted healthy glow.
You can also expect Siberian Ginseng benefits for your hair too. The plant is proven to help increase blood circulation to the scalp and provide essential vitamins and minerals for healthy hair, ensuring your locks look and feel their best.
4. Lower Blood Sugar Levels
One of the other benefits of Siberian Ginseng is its ability to lower blood sugar levels.
When taken over a period of time and alongside other medications for sugar control, Siberian Ginseng can lower blood sugar levels making it a useful supplement to consider for those with Type II diabetes.
Those with Type II diabetes should always continue to monitor blood sugar levels and take advice from doctors.
5. Improved Exercise Performance
If you enjoy sport and exercise, the benefits of Siberian Ginseng can even improve exercise performance.
This is due to Siberian Ginseng containing a natural stimulant, helping to get you through a tough workout… or even just a stressful day at the office!
6. Alleviate Painful Joints and Muscles
Siberian Ginseng has also been known to help alleviate painful joints and muscles, making it a great plant to add to your routine if you exercise regularly to aid recovery, or if you often suffer from painful and achy joints and muscles.
It’s important to note that due to its immune enhancing properties, Siberian Ginseng is not recommended for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
SIBERIAN GINSENG FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
The benefits of Siberian Ginseng for women have more recently been examined in mice for its beneficial benefits on postmenopausal osteoporosis, which develops as oestrogen levels decline with ageing.
Scientists are finding more and more benefits for Siberian Ginseng every year, and it seems we may not yet know its full potential for helping to deliver a happy, balanced life.
THE BEST WAY TO GET SIBERIAN GINSENG
There are various ways you can introduce Siberian Ginseng into your routine including by eating it raw or steamed, stewing it in hot water to make a tea or by adding it to various recipes such as soup and stir frys.
One of the easiest ways to take Siberian Ginseng however is in powder form, like via our vegan protein blend, a plant based formula for women that includes Siberian Ginseng.
Studies:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10919969/ - Selected herbals and human exercise performance
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32893745/ - Vitamin E and ginseng supplementation to enhance female sexual function
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34445021/ - Plant Adaptogens-History and Future Perspectives
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16822344/ - Ginseng: is it in the root?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19051347/ - Antioxidant evaluation of three adaptogen extracts
**At Free Soul, your well-being is our priority, and although we pride ourselves on our expertise in women's health and wellbeing, it is important to acknowledge the individuality of each person. Features published by Free Soul are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease, or replace the advice of your GP. We always recommend consulting with a healthcare provider if you encounter any health concerns, and we’ll always be here to support you so you’re never alone on your journey.
