Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.
part used:
Part used: root (fresh or dried)
The part of this plant that is used is the root. Panax comes from the Greek for panacea meaning all healing. In the Ginseng family there are American, Korean, Chinese and Siberian ginsengs. A Chinese text dating from the First Century A.D. describes ginseng as enlightening to the mind and increasing the wisdom. Russian folklore promotes ginseng as a stimulant and immunity booster. Ginseng is believed to enhance physical and mental endurance, increase energy, reduce cholesterol, to support adrenal function, to reduce stress and regulate blood sugar.
Magickal substitutions:Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.
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external care:
External skin care: Ginseng root strengthens and conditions the skin.
External skin care: Ginseng extract in Belli Stretch Mark Minimizing Cream: Stretch marks are noticeable scars caused by tears in the connective tissue. They result from rapid stretching of skin that occurs during pregnancy or weight fluctuations. Targeted treatment cream features darutoside, a healing plant molecule shown in clinical research to help minimize the appearance of stretch marks by 50%. Use after childbirth. Apply to stretch marks morning and night for four weeks, then once daily until desired results are achieved. Belli Stretch Mark Minimizing Cream
cautions and contraindications:
Cautions and contraindications: American ginseng is believed to be safe.
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).
Ladys Choice Brand Teas: LTAWAM: Tea: Awakened Vitality ~1/3 oz A stimulating mix of gota kola, ginseng, peppermint, damiana, rosemary, eucalyptus and black tea base. Loose tea, one package is enough for 5 + cups. (Not to be used as a substitute for a doctors care.) Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Ladys Choice Brand Teas: LTIMMM: Tea: Body Builder ~1/3 oz (Builds body immunity) Specially formulated to strengthen immunity with wormwood, sage, speedwell, licorice, ginseng, heal all, pau d`arco and echinacea. Loose tea, one package is enough for 5 + cups. (Not to be used as a substitute for a doctors care.) Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Ladys Choice Brand Teas: LTMEMM: Tea: Good Memory ~1/3 oz (To aid memory) Stimulating mixture of ginseng, gotu kola, rosemary, and rose hips. Loose tea, one package is enough for 5 + cups. (Not to be used as a substitute for a doctors care.) Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Ladys Choice Brand Teas: LTTONM: Tea: Tonic ~1/3 oz (Rebuilds body strength and immunity) A special restorative blend of sage, thyme, hyssop, spearmint, wormwood, marjoram and ginseng. Loose tea, one package is enough for 5 + cups. (Not to be used as a substitute for a doctors care.) Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
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