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Of the five elements known in Chinese medicine, (water, earth, fire, metal, wood) ginseng is considered part of the Earth element, because its habitat is growing in the mountains.

Each of the five elements has organs that are related to them, and the spleen and stomach belongs to earth element, therefore, the sweetness in the Yang ginseng can strengthen the spleen and stomach as well as sending power to all the body.

According to Chinese herbal medicine, can dampen a sweet taste, tone and improve vital energy, so the ginseng is one of the most valued of all herbs by Chinese physicians and their use goes back at least 5,000 years.

According to this ancient medicine provides many health benefits so many Western scientists today reflect on how a plant can have as many powerful therapeutic uses.

The answer is relatively simple when we understand that traditional Chinese doctors knew very well that the main effect of ginseng in the body is the normalizing function of the pituitary gland.

The pituitary and thyroid gland regulates the production of other hormones in the body and this may be the reason why ginseng is reputed to act as a rejuvenating and curator of the sexual organs at the time.

When we suffer from an unpleasant sensation usually felt the need to expel the stomach contents, and this addition to the statements we gag and vomiting is really unpleasant.

Since the herbal medicine, we propose some tips to avoid this type of discomfort:

Herbal preparations to prevent vomiting, it is of great benefit, prepare base infusion of peppermint leaves, as well as chamomile, sage, basil, lemon balm or mix the juice of a lemon with a little hot water On the other hand can eat a couple of drops of nail dissolved in a glass of water sweetened with honey, twice a day.

As for natural remedies to combat the discomfort caused by nausea, the first thing we will mention is that in case of pregnancy, should not be taken or teas, or infusions of herbs without consulting a doctor, and is best avoided. Anyway, if you are not enrolled in a pregnancy, can help to combat nausea, consume two capsules of ginger root, or make a tea with two small twigs of the same. Read the rest of this entry »