Il Ginseng è sicuramente il più noto ed efficace

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Il Ginseng è sicuramente il più noto ed efficace antistress, capace di riequilibrare l’individuo
che si trova in difficoltà fisiche dovute a stanchezza, stress ed affaticamento. La sua azione la si
deve a svariati meccanismi:
1. Azione endocrina: I ginsenosidi agiscono riequilibrando l’asse
ipotalamo-ipofisi-surrenalico nediante stimolazione dell’ipofisi(aumento della liberazione di
ACTH) con conseguente aumento dei corticosteroidi.
2. Aumento della sintesi proteica e della produzione di RNA: dovuti ai ginsenosidi, capaci di
stimolare la sintesi di c-GMP,variazioni direttamente proporzionali alla biosintesi proteica
cellulare.
3. Miglioramento del rendimento energetico: è stato dimostrato che i panaxani, sono capaci
di sensibilizzare il recettore insulinico cellulare all’insulina e conseguentemente stimolare la
glicolisi con miglioramento del rendimento energetico e riduzione della glicemia.
4. Stimolazione del S.N.C. e azione sul comportamento: I ginsenosidi sono attivi sul
S.N.C.(Rg1 e Rb1), entrambi aumentano la vita media dei neuroni, antrambi aumentano la
capacità di apprendimento, e loro attività si compensano. Infatti mentre Rg1 è stimolante sul
S.N.C. , ipertensivizzante e aumenta l’intensità e la frequenza dei comportamenti sessuali
(afrodisiaco), Rb1 funziona da tranquillante e ipotensivo.
5. Effetti cardiocircolatori: Il ginseng produce effetto inotropo positivo e cronotropo
negativo(aumenta la forza di contrazione del muscolo cardiaco e ne rallenta leggermente i
battiti).
6. Azione immunostimolante: le frazioni polisaccaridiche, poliiniche e saponosidiche
esplicano un reale aumento di tutte le difese immunitarie.
Al Ginseng, la moderna farmacologia riconosce una azione tonica e corroborante, confermando
l’esperienza millenaria orientale. Il Ginseng è anche particolarmente utile nei pazienti in
convalescenza da gravi incidenti, operazioni chirurgiche serie, o malattie debilitanti legati all’età.
E’ utile nel sostegno delle malattie a lungo termine, delle debolezze respiratorie, della
debolezza sistematica, della funzione cerebrale, per tutte le malattie da deficienza, agendo
anche da stimolante, agendo su tutti i sistemi grazie alla sua abilità di aumentare
contemporaneamente la tutti i casi di” stanchezza sessuale.
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Con il giusto apporto di principio attivo si ritiene quindi che venga stimolato il sistema endocrino
pituitario e surrenalico nel rilascio di ormoni stimolanti, capaci di ritardare l’insorgere della fatica.
Sempre in sostegno del Ginseng, ulteriori studi sulla qualità del lattato presente nei soggetti
sportivi che utilizzavano tale integratore, avrebbero rilevato una minore concentrazione, segno
evidente del miglioramento della prestazione aerobica. Al pari della caffeina, il Ginseng
favorisce l’ossidazione degli acidi grassi, salvaguardando le scorte di glicogeno
epatomuscolare. Per ottenere i migliori benefici, dando credito alle ricerche che esaltano le virtù
del Ginseng, occorrerebbe assumere il prodotto per periodi medio-lunghi, in quantità prossime a
200 mg al giorno. (Per maggiore aggiornamento all. scheda tec. N°4)funzione e l’attività in
modo rapido.
Alla capacità di combattere efficacemente lo stress, si collega infatti la possibilità del Ginseng di
intervenire positivamente nella risoluzione di alcuni problemi sessuali, come l’impotenza, la
frigidità, la mancanza di desiderio. Un elevato livello di stress, infatti, rappresenta sicuramente
uno dei principali fattori che influenzano negativamente, una felice vita sessuale. Se poi,
all’accrescimento della capacità di resistenza in situazioni stressanti aggiungiamo l’azione
antidepressiva e quelle toniche e rivitalizzanti, appare evidente come il ginseng, pur non
essendo una sostanza afrodisiaca favorisca l’ossidazione degli acidi grassi.
Asian J Androl. 2009 May;11(3):356-61. Epub 2009 Feb 23.
Effects of tissue-cultured mountain ginseng (Panax ginseng CA Meyer) extract on male patients
with erectile dysfunction.
Kim TH, Jeon SH, Hahn EJ, Paek KY, Park JK, Youn NY, Lee HL.
Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 134-727, Korea.
Abstract
Korean ginseng and mountain ginseng (Panax ginseng CA Meyer) are important traditional
herbal plants whose ginsenosides are generally accepted as serving to improve sexual
functions, such as penile erection. We investigated the effects of tissue-cultured mountain
ginseng extract (TMGE) on male patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). A double-blind,
placebo-controlled study was conducted with 143 patients experiencing ED. Over the course of
8 weeks, one group took 1 000 mg of TMGE twice a day, and the other group took 1,000 mg of
placebo twice a day. The effects of the TMGE and the placebo were analyzed using the Korean
version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. A total of 86 patients
completed 8 weeks of treatment. The scores on the five domains of the IIEF after medication
were significantly higher than the baseline scores in the group treated with TMGE (P<0.05),
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whereas no significant improvement was observed in the placebo group (P>0.05). Erectile
function and overall satisfaction scores after medication were significantly higher in the TMGE
group than in the placebo group (P<0.05). Erectile function of patients in the TMGE-treated
group significantly improved, suggesting that TMGE could be utilized for improving erectile
function in male patients.
J Sex Med. 2010 Jan;7(1 Pt 1):39-49. Epub 2009 Sep 30.
Natural aphrodisiacs.
Shamloul R.
Queen's University-Pharmacology, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. [email protected]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The search for a remedy or a prescription that can enhance sexual function
and/or treat male erectile dysfunction has been an obsession throughout known history.
Whether it was an Eastern civilization or a Western one, religious or atheist, man's aspiration for
a better or best "manhood" has been a history-time goal.
AIM: This review will discuss the current research done on the most popular natural
aphrodisiacs and examine the weight of evidence to support or discourage the use of any of
these substances to enhance sexual desire and/or function.
METHODS: Review of the current evidence on the use of natural substances as aphrodisiacs.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Efficacy of natural aphrodisiacs in enhancing sexual function in
men and women.
RESULTS: There is little evidence from literature to recommend the usage of natural
aphrodisiacs for the enhancement of sexual desire and/or performance. Data on yohimbine's
efficacy does not support the wide use of the drug, which has only mild effects in the treatment
of psychogenic ED. Although there's a positive trend towards recommending ginseng as an
effective aphrodisiac, however, more in depth studies involving large number of subjects and its
mechanism of action are needed before definite conclusions could be reached. Data on the use
of natural aphrodisiacs in women is limited.
CONCLUSIONS: The current body of objective evidence does not support the use of any
natural aphrodisiac as an effective treatment for male or female sexual dysfunctions. Potent
men and men with ED will continue the search for natural aphrodisiacs despite the current
disappointing data on their effectiveness. Care should be taken regarding the fraud addition of
sildenafil analogues to natural aphrodisiacs.
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