- How to prepare a healing elixir?
- Indications for use
- Dosage infusion
- Contraindications
The widest application in folk medicine has acquired tincture of ginseng. The root of this plant does not need advertising, as almost everyone knows about its useful properties. But to take this elixir should be correct, since any remedy has its contraindications and can harm human health. We suggest that you consider the recipes for preparing the infusion from the root of ginseng and find out when it should be used.

How to cook a healing elixir?
Of course, if you do not want to waste time preparing tinctures, you can go to the nearest pharmacy and buy a finished product. But many prefer to prepare their own medicinal preparation at home, as they think that in the pharmacy infusion, there is very little natural power of this plant.
And if you managed to get a wild root, then we suggest that you consider several answers to the question of how to make a tincture of ginseng.
From dry root
The preparation recipe looks like this:
- dry ginseng root to grind to a powder;
- to separate 30 g of dry mixture and pour it with a liter of vodka;
- to insist for 4 weeks, drain.
Elixir is taken for 6-7 weeks, after taking a break, which lasts at least a month, and repeat the course.
Freshly rooted
To prepare an infusion of fresh ginseng root, it is necessary:
- root thoroughly rinse under running water and dry;
- grind the product with a blender until a homogeneous pulp is formed;
- to separate 100 g of crushed root and pour a liter of vodka;
- insist for 4 weeks, from time to time shaking the mixture, drain.
Take according to the recommended dosage within one month, take a break for 10 days and repeat the course.
On alcohol
For preparation of spirit tincture of ginseng it should be:
- root of the plant to grind;
- pour 100 g of the mixture with alcohol( 40% or 50%);
- insist for 14 days, drain.
Take the finished product within a month, make a 30-day break and, if necessary, repeat the course.
Tincture according to the Chinese recipe
The recipe of tincture from ginseng, which came to us from the ancient Chinese doctors, is as follows:
- in a container pour 500 g of vodka and put the whole root of ginseng with a mass of 50 g;
- leave to insist for a day;
- after the specified time, the contents of the vessel shall be heated to a temperature of + 50 ° C, mix;
- , move the container to a shaded area and insist at room temperature for 7 days.
Use this elixir is recommended for 20-30 g before meals every day. When about a twentieth of the liquid remains in the vessel, 500 g of vodka should be added to it and continue taking. Renew the amount of tincture can be no more than 3 times.
Rules for storage and use
- Store and insist the medicinal product necessary in a dark place and prevent air temperature from falling.
- For repeated use of tincture of ginseng, it is allowed to add half of the primary portion of alcohol or vodka to the container.
- The root can be used twice or thrice.
- The recommended period of time for infusion of an elixir is at least 2 weeks.

Indications for use
Ginseng tincture has the following indications for use:
- with constant physical and mental loads;
- for increasing the body's resistance to external adverse effects;
- to facilitate the rehabilitation period after a serious illness;
- to improve general tone;
- for diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- in the treatment of pathologies of sexual function;
- during menopause;
- in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus;
- with arterial hypotension;
- in the event of an asthenic condition.
Ginseng tincture is very useful for masculine and feminine health, but its qualities for each gender representative are manifested in different ways.
For women
This elixir is recommended for women during pregnancy planning, as this product promotes stimulation of blood circulation in the pelvis. But immediately after conception tincture of ginseng for women is already a contraindicated product.

This elixir is also useful for women's beauty. Based on it, magic mixtures are made that help to stop the aging of the facial skin and décolleté zone.
In addition, ginseng can eliminate the problem of hair loss, making them dense and elastic. For this, twice a week, the ready-made infusion is to be rubbed into the scalp.
Tip! To enhance the effect, the hair is wrapped in a polyethylene cap.
After half an hour, rinse with warm water. The course lasts no more than 2 months.
To strengthen hair, try to combine the external and internal use of tincture of ginseng. This way of application will not only restore health to your hair, but also perfectly improve the body. Elixir in this case can be consumed in both pure and diluted form - with water or juice. Drink it on a tablespoon for half an hour before eating.
For men
Today it is no secret that ginseng is very useful for men's health. It contains a special substance - saponin, which exerts on the organism of representatives of the strong half of mankind a unique curative effect. This root positively affects sexual function and stimulates the work of the entire reproductive system.
Warning! Ginseng is a powerful stimulant of the libido, which acts on the organs of the endocrine system, dilates the vessels, which contributes to the erection and its retention. In addition, the substances that make up this plant improve the quality of sperm and effectively stimulate the sex glands.
But the tincture of ginseng for men is recommended not only for potency. This healing root has a beneficial effect on the work of the central nervous system, gently reduces fatigue, signs of fatigue, and also helps to withstand stress. And all of the above in the aggregate improves the work of the body, which, in turn, positively affects sexual health.

Proper application of the tincture of ginseng completely eliminates the occurrence of side effects and gives a positive result in 50% of cases. It is for this reason that a sufficiently large number of preparations for potency based on the root of this plant has been created.
For men, tincture of ginseng should be taken regularly at 25 g three times a day. Its fortress will depend on the aging period, and as it is used, it can be renewed according to the rules prescribed above.
Dosage infusion
The daily amount of the remedy will depend on the age and body weight. In connection with the fact that the bulk of the drug is alcohol or vodka, then before taking tincture of ginseng, it is recommended to dilute it. As a rule, the course of treatment begins with small doses( about 2 ml), which gradually increase. Use the product is recommended a few minutes before meals three times a day.
If you adhere to the regular reception, the effect will become visible after 14 days. The course consists of two stages, each of which lasts two weeks. And before you drink the tincture of ginseng for the second time, you should take a break for a few days. At the second stage, the daily dose is recommended to increase and make up about 40 ml.
Contraindications
But no matter how panacea the ginseng tincture seemed at first sight, it, like any other medicinal product, has its own contraindications, among which:
- individual intolerance of components;
- high blood pressure;
- acute infectious diseases;
- increased excitability;
- epileptic seizures;
- chronic liver disease;
- hyperthyroidism;
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- craniocerebral trauma;
- of the brain;
- insomnia.
In addition, remember that the ginseng tincture is able to have an exciting effect, so it is not recommended to use it just before bedtime. Otherwise, there is a risk of insomnia. Summer heat can also cause side effects, so before using at this time of year, always listen to your body, and preferably measure pressure in advance.
Warning! It is strictly forbidden to use any alcoholic beverages while consuming the infusion from the ginseng root.
Closely monitor the dosage of the drug, as the use in large quantities promises the occurrence of side effects:

- headache;
- increased blood pressure;
- insomnia;
- tachycardia;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- increased body temperature;
- skin rashes.
With extreme caution, tincture of ginseng should be given to children. Up to 16 years of its use is unacceptable, and upon reaching this age the drug must be diluted with water or juice.
In addition, do not forget to monitor your diet, which should be excluded: coffee and strong tea, because ginseng is able to strengthen their effect. At the first signs of occurrence of by-effects it is desirable to address for consultation to the doctor.