Ren Shen - Asiatische Ginsengwurzel - Radix Ginseng

Ren Shen, known as Ginseng Root, is one of the most revered herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), highly valued for its powerful ability to tonify Yuan Qi (vital energy). It is used to revitalize the body, strengthen the Spleen and Lungs, calm the spirit, promote fluids, and support recovery from chronic illness or exhaustion. Ren Shen is a premium tonic for both physical and mental fatigue, and a cornerstone of many restorative formulas.

Funktionen & Vorteile

Strongly Tonifies Yuan Qi (Original Qi)
Essential for treating severe Qi collapse, chronic fatigue, weakness after illness, and general lack of vitality.

Strengthens the Spleen and Benefits Digestion
Verwendet für poor appetite, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and fatigue due to Spleen Qi deficiency.

Tonifies Lung Qi and Stops Wheezing
Hilft bei shortness of breath, weak voice, chronic cough, and spontaneous sweating.

Generates Fluids and Alleviates Thirst
Promotes body fluid production for those with fever, dry mouth, or thirst from fluid depletion.

Calms the Shen and Nourishes the Mind
Behandelt palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and poor memory caused by Qi and Blood deficiency.

Indikationen
Individuals recovering from chronic illness, surgery, or severe fatigue
Menschen mit digestive weakness, bloating, or loose stools
Patienten mit shortness of breath, shallow respiration, or persistent cough
Diejenigen, die unter mental exhaustion, forgetfulness, or restlessness

Zungen- und Pulsdiagnose in der TCM
Zunge: Pale with a thin white coating (indicating Qi and Yang deficiency)
Puls: Weak, slow, and deep (suggesting collapsed or deficient Qi)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Ren Shen
Collapse of Yuan Qi – Weak pulse, profuse sweating, cold limbs, faint breathing
Milz-Qi-Mangel – Fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal bloating
Lungen-Qi-Mangel – Chronic cough, weak voice, spontaneous sweating
Qi and Blood Deficiency with Shen Disturbance - Herzklopfen, Schlaflosigkeit, schlechtes Gedächtnis

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen & Kontraindikationen
Nicht geeignet für Personen mit excess heat or Yin deficiency with fire.
Avoid use with strong stimulants, caffeine, or during acute infections with heat.
Vorsichtig verwenden in hypertension or during pregnancy, under professional supervision.

Fazit
Ren Shen is a legendary tonic herb in TCM, known for its unmatched ability to restore Qi, boost energy, strengthen vital organs, and calm the mind. Its use in treating fatigue, respiratory weakness, and post-illness recovery has made it a foundational herb for promoting long-term strength, resilience, and vitality.