The highs nature gives us
One of the most common types of natural highs that nature has made available to humans is ginseng. Grown mainly in China, it is one of 11 distinct slow-growing perennial plants, belonging to the Panax genus, that have fleshy roots. Ginseng can only be found in northern China, Korea and eastern Siberia in the cooler climates.
Ginseng is generally taken orally as an aphrodisiac, a stimulant, an adaptogen, for sexual dysfunction in men and for the treatment of type II diabetes. It can be consumed fresh either whole or sliced, or if it is bought dried it can be used in drinks. While the leaf is consumable, it is the root that is the main source of the legal highs associated with this amazing herb.
Ginseng is one of the most common ingredients found in popular energy drinks and teas around the world. However, many scientists argue that there are contradictory results as to the medicinal benefits of ginseng. Despite this, there is ample proof from centuries of use that ginseng is a great way to give your body a little bit of extra energy whenever you need it.
Legal highs are becoming more common as people discover new plants with stimulant or psychedelic properties, which can induce a euphoric state or stimulate the body in some way.
Ginseng is one of the most common herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, and is commonly seen in the western world as a dietary supplement for increased energy.
Filed under: Natural on June 28th, 2010
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