Traditional herbs and medications have started to become a primary choice for many people to keep themselves healthy and to alleviate ailments. People believe that unlike chemical drugs, traditional medicine is more effective, less expensive and side effects free. Green ginseng tea is one of the drinks that have recently become popular.
This tea combines two powerful natural herbs from Asia, ginseng and the green tea. Both of them have been popular in East Asia as effective herbs for centuries. These ingredients are believed to be able to keep you healthy and cure some illnesses.
Recent researches have proven that green tea has many health benefits. This tea is a very powerful antioxidant. Antioxidant helps to neutralize the free radicals that are mostly found in polluted air or water which causes cancer and premature aging. This tea is also believed to be effective in reducing cholesterol and inflammation.
Ginseng is the ultimate ingredient in the traditional medicine for East Asian people. It is believed to strengthen your body, cure illnesses, and increase your energy. Many people also drink it as aphrodisiac. Ginseng is widely used in herbal remedies and cooking in Asia.
There are three types of ginseng. Asian ginseng is the most commonly used. This ginseng gives energy and stimulation to the drinker. Unlike the Asian counterpart, the American ginseng soothes and calms the body. Siberian ginseng has some health benefits. However it is not a true ginseng as it does not come from the Panax genus.
Asian ginseng consists of the red ginseng or the red Panax, and the white ginseng or the white Panax. White Panax is cheaper and less potent than the red one. Some manufacturers also try to sell Siberian ginseng as Asian ginseng to gain more profit since Siberian ginseng costs less than genuine Asian ginseng. Therefore, a customer should read the ingredient list before making a purchase.
As a customer, you also need to know about the types of green teas. In general, there are two types of green tea. The most popular one comes from Japan and is called matcha. The other type is the jasmine green tea. Although both are believed to be antioxidants, the Japanese matcha is more popular and is thought as more powerful.
These ingredients works even better if they are combined together. Green ginseng tea has more benefits than drinking the tea and ginseng separately. One of the health benefits that is unique to this powerful herbal tea is heightened immune system.