Q: WHAT
IS SIBERIAN GINSENG AND WHY SHOULD I TAKE IT?
A: Siberian Ginseng is a thorny herb
which is native to only a few isolated regions in Asia. One of these regions
is Siberia, from which comes the popular name. Although it enjoys exalted
status and a venerable tradition in the orient, it has only recently been
discovered by the scientific community. Pioneering research in Russia
has established its reputation as the world's most potent adaptogen.
Q: WHAT
NUTRIENTS DOES SIBERIAN GINSENG CONTAIN?
A: Besides glycosides, which are thought
to produce the biological activity of Siberian Ginseng, compounds called
sterols, coumarin, and lignins are present in the plant. More familiar
nutrients include Vitamin C, Beta-carotene, Vitamin E, Niacin and Vitamin
B1, B2 and B12. Minerals identified include Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus,
Sodium, Magnesium, Barium, Iron, Strontium, Boron, Copper, Zinc, Maganese,
Chromium, Cobalt and Germanium.
Q: WHAT
IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SIBERIAN GINSENG AND KOREAN GINSENG?
A: Scientists classify common Korean
Ginseng as Panax Ginseng, while Siberian Ginseng is a distinct plant species
classified as Eleutheroccus Senticosus. Comparative analysis in the Soviet
Union lead researchers to conclude that Siberian Ginseng shows higher
biological activity, a wider range of effects and even less toxicity than
Korean Ginseng. Furthermore, virtually all Korean Ginseng is now cultivated,
while nearly all Siberian Ginseng grows wild. Wild herbs are consistently
more potent and effective than their hothouse counterparts. This extra
measure of safety and effectiveness makes Siberian Ginseng a true gold
standard among Ginseng varieties.
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