Thursday, May 1, 2014

Ginseng Could Be An Effective Way to Prevent the Flu

Ginseng, the root of the plant Panax ginseng, is one of the most commonly used herbal medicines and is often sold as an over-the-counter remedy for fatigue. 

Although it has been used by humans for thousands of years, more recent research has begun to investigate therapeutic and pharmacological uses including anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory properties

It is also known to act on the immune system and to affect viral replication. And it may also be a very effective way of preventing the flu.

The findings of a recent study suggest that normal consumption of Korean red ginseng extract by healthy individuals could prevent infections by different flu virus strains. And studies in mice suggest that long-term ginseng intake could confer and prepare immune systems with better resistance to fight future pathogens.

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