Red ginseng helps control cancer

MANILA, Philippines - Red ginseng is said to decrease the incidence of cancer in regions cultivating it, with 50-percent less cancer cases compared to regions not producing the said ginseng product. Moreover, people who are consuming ginseng roots, supplements, and medications containing ginseng are said to be less likely to acquire cancer and other related disorders.

Ginseng roots contain acidic polysaccharide components, which are effective anti-cancer elements. These roots also have anti-tumor features, which help prevent tumor (malignant and benign) buildup.

Frequent consumption of red ginseng also reduces the risks of lung and stomach cancer, as well as complications and side effects caused by certain cancer treatments. Red ginseng consumption likewise improves the body’s immune system against further cancer complications and risks.

Red ginseng may also be used to control smoking, which is a known cause for the accumulation of cancer cells in the body.