The homeopathic medicine ginseng can provide well-tolerated help to strengthen the libido, in cases of nervous exhaustion and physical tension, but also against lumbago, sciatica pain and rheumatic complaints.
In homeopathy, ginseng is considered to be a gentle nerve and glandular remedy that is used to treat complaints on a mental and physical level. The mother tincture is made from the roots of the plant of the same name, which is primarily native to the East Asian countries of China, Korea and Japan as well as North America.
Ginseng: Well-tolerated remedy for states of exhaustion
Typical areas of application of the homeopathic medicine ginseng are signs of physical and mental exhaustion due to overexertion. These can show up in the form of dizziness, general weakness, heart problems, headaches or hiccups, but also in the form of sexual weakness and a lack of libido.
Nerve pain and disorders in the lower part of the spinal cord, such as lumbago, sciatic pain and rheumatism are also typical symptoms for homeopathic treatment with ginseng. In addition, it is often the right medicine when itchy pimples appear on the chest and neck.
Ginseng D6 and D12: Typical potencies and their dosage
For self-treatment with ginseng, low-dose potencies of D6 and D12 are primarily recommended. The homeopathic medicine is available in the pharmacy in the form of tablets, drops or globules. Adults take five globules, five drops or one tablet three times a day.
If children suffer from the symptoms mentioned, such as exhaustion or nerve pain, they receive three globules, three drops or half a tablet per dose. The sweet-tasting globules are particularly suitable for small children and infants. Toddlers get two globules and infants get one globule. Alternatively, however, a corresponding number of drops of the dilution or parts of a tablet dissolved in water can also be administered.
However, when higher potencies are administered, such as Ginseng C30 or higher, the treatment should no longer be carried out independently, but the therapy should be coordinated with an experienced homeopath. As soon as the symptoms subside, the number of doses is reduced to twice or once a day. When symptoms no longer occur, treatment should be stopped.
Key symptoms for the use of ginseng
Treatment with ginseng is recommended if the following main symptoms – i.e. the complaints that are mainly observed in a patient – occur:
- nervous exhaustion
- physical weakness
- feeling bruised
- sexual reluctance or weakness
- excessive excitement
- dizziness
- headache
- rheumatic complaints
- lumbago
- sciatic pain
- Stiffness in the joints and in the back
- heart trouble
- hiccup
- Sore throat
- difficulty concentrating
- itchy pimples on chest and neck
improvement in symptoms
- in the evening
worsening of symptoms
- in the fresh air
- from turning and writhing in bed at night
- while sitting
Similar effects like ginseng
The following homeopathic medicines cover a similar range of effects as ginseng. They are therefore an option in addition to or as an alternative to treatment:
- Damiana
The homeopathic medicine from the saffron mallow is also used for weakness and sexual reluctance. Unlike ginseng, damiana also provides supportive help with urinary incontinence and depression.
- China officinalis
Cinchona bark, like ginseng, is also considered a homeopathic medicine for states of exhaustion and rheumatic complaints. However, the weakness here occurs mainly as a result of loss of fluids through diarrhea and there is flatulence and a strong aversion to certain foods.
- Cimicifuga
Similar to ginseng, Cimicifuga is also used for rheumatic complaints, headaches and mood swings. The silver candle is primarily used for hormone-related women’s disorders during pregnancy and menstruation.
