bianca's Herb Patch : Ginseng
Ginseng seems to have rejuvenative powers and is used to treat innumerable
dieases. It has a stimulating effect on the gonads and on the central
nervous system, and is good for the endocrine glands, especially the
pituitary and adrenals. A daily tea of ginseng with fo-ti-tieng is thought
to greatly affect one's life span. It is used as a demulcent and an
aphrodisiac and has no harmful effects whatsoever. This slow-growing
herb takes at least six years to mature and the wild schinseng species
is the most valuable. It is interesting to note that almost the entire
American crop is exported. The Russians are doing an incredible amount
of research on this plant, and Chinese doctors prescibe a daily does
of the root to keep patients healthy and horny.