radiation protection

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Hi Folks! Ginseng is probably the most studied herb there is.

There's a huge volume of scientific studies, by Russians primarily,

concerned with the radiation-protection effects of ginseng. They

seem obsessed with this characteristic of the herb. Ginseng is grown

in N. America. I prefer to buy " American " ginseng, and am using it

right now to help with allergy season. The price seems downright

scary, at $80.00/lb. or more. I just get them to weigh out $20.00

worth, sliced finely, and it lasts me a long time. I put a slice in

my tea, and when the tea is gone, chew up the softened herb. Ginseng

is a good boost to energy levels, but it should never be used during

a cold or infection of any sort. The infection can get the energy

boost, instead of the body. " American " ginseng is " more yin " , while

Chinese or Korean is " more yang " . The personal energy balance is

helpful to know. Those of us with " yin deficiencies " benefit from

avoiding too much " yang " energy, if it's in excess already. An

example of someone with too much " yang " , can be a guy, heavily

involved in sports, hangs out with the guys at the pool hall, works

with men all the time. No softening feminine influences. He would

use " American " , rather than increase the " yang " energies

with " Korean " . Ginseng products include teas and chocolates. I

think the chocolates are an abomination. Think of something

chocolatey-sweet and smooth, with a piece of turnip at the centre.

It's a let-down. So, many will wish to include iodine in their diet,

to avoid absorbing radioactive iodine, and acquire ginseng breath.

Steve