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Ginseng: Boost Memory and Energy
Brandon Perry
November 05, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 16 minutes
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God Uses What You Have
Perhaps you think you’re unqualified to be used by God today, because you feel unimpressive, common and ordinary. The enemy seeks to remind us that we could never be useful to God’s service. In the Garden, the enemy coaxed Eve into the lie that she was inadequate, and that God was deceptively withholding from her (Genesis 3:4-5).
When we focus on what we don’t have and compare ourselves to others, we’re covering ourselves with the fig leaves of inadequacy and self-defeating thoughts. The results are disastrous for ourselves and those around us, as we grind to a physical, emotional, and spiritual halt. It’s exactly what the enemy wants of us- unwilling vessels that desire to stay on the dusty shelf.
However, the Lord loves to use the most ordinary of people and things to accomplish His plans and purpose. Our humbleness in feeling unqualified is a desirable heart posture, however, we have a choice to be stagnant or step forward in faith that Jesus qualifies us. It’s the posture of being surrendered to our Savior, knowing we can do nothing in our own strength, but it’s the strength and power of Him living His life through us that is at work in all things.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
The shepherd’s staff is certainly ordinary, and was identified with the most lowly of people during the time of Moses. And yet, because of Moses’s faith and obedience, God performed mighty miracles using the simple tool in Moses’s hand.
But Moses protested again, “What if they won’t believe me or listen to me? What if they say, ‘The Lord never appeared to you’?”
Then the Lord asked him, “What is that in your hand?”
“A shepherd’s staff,” Moses replied.
“Throw it down on the ground,” the Lord told him. So Moses threw down the staff, and it turned into a snake! Moses jumped back.
Then the Lord told him, “Reach out and grab its tail.” So Moses reached out and grabbed it, and it turned back into a shepherd’s staff in his hand.
“Perform this sign,” the Lord told him. “Then they will believe that the Lord, the God of their ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—really has appeared to you.”
The throwing down of the staff showed surrender. Moses wasn’t asked to pick up his staff, but to throw down his staff- to take away his weapon, his crutch, his tool to help in his job and livelihood. Doesn’t Jesus tell us to surrender? To throw down what we have in faith? And when we do, He’s able to accomplish so much more of His good plans in our lives.
Jesus told Simon Peter, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.”
“Master,” Simon replied, “we’ve worked hard all night long and caught nothing. But if you say so, I’ll let down the nets.” When they did this, they caught a great number of fish, and their nets began to tear.
Jesus wasn’t simply reacting to their lack of successful fishing the previous night. He would have had a hand in restricting the fish the night before, as a way to test the men’s faith the next day.
So when you come up with nothing at all, perhaps God orchestrated that nothing, as His test of faith for you. A netful of fish may be waiting and will reveal itself soon if you continue to have faith in Jesus.
However, attitude is everything. Complaining and grumbling will be an obstacle for getting your prayers answered (Philippians 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 10:10, James 5:9), as well as unforgiveness, bitterness, and resentment (Matthew 6:14-15). Peter was obedient and didn’t complain about what Jesus asked him to do with his fishing nets. And, Peter didn’t put faith in where the boat was located, the time of day, or the side of the boat he threw the net from. No, he was an expert fisherman, and he knew those variables didn’t support successful fishing. But, he did believe in Jesus.
Whatever it is that you have, God can use it. Dedicate it to Him. Put it on the alter and say, “You made me just the way you did, Lord. Use me in the way that you need.”
And we can pray:
Lord Jesus, I come in a posture of total surrender to you. I repent and ask for your forgiveness for any disobedience. I believe in you. I believe you put breath in my lungs today for Your purpose and plan. My identity is not in what others think of me, but my identity is only in you, my Lord and Savior who died for me so that I would have everlasting life with you. Use me. All that I have, I give to you. I pray all of these things in your powerful and almighty name, Lord Jesus. Amen.
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Ginseng: Boost Memory and Energy
Ginseng is the root of plants which belongs to the genus Panax. It’s widely used in East Asia, particularly in Korea, China, and Japan, and is considered the most important of all medicinal plants.
Ginseng root and its extract is used as a:
Stimulant
Relief for stress and fatigue
Supplement to strengthen the body and mind
An agent to combat aging, diabetes, and cancer
Has immunoregulatory effects that help with wound and ulcer healing
Differences in Ginseng Potency
Panax ginseng includes Asian and American ginseng, where American ginseng is typically milder.
The type of ginseng (red or white) is dependent on its growth cycle and manufacturing process. These influence the quantity of certain active ingredients present in the root and also enhances the bioavailability of the plant's active molecules.
Red ginseng typically contains a higher amount of ginsenosides, and is often considered most potent for boosting energy, reducing stress, improving cognitive function, and helping with erectile dysfunction.
White ginseng is a "cooler" or gentler form that is nourishing and may be better for calming effects, though it still offers benefits for energy and immune function.
Did You Know?
Siberian ginseng, also known as eleuthero, is not botanically related to true ginseng but is used similarly as an adaptogen. It is used to help the body cope with stress and fatigue by improving mental and physical performance and supporting the immune system. It contains unique compounds called eleutherosides, unlike true ginseng which contains ginsenosides.
Benefits of Consuming Ginseng
1. Boosts Alertness and Brain Function
Asian ginseng may help sharpen alertness and focus. American ginseng, meanwhile, could offer a boost in memory, thinking and reasoning. Ginseng is often combined with other herbs in formulas designed for mental performance.
2. Improves Heart Health and Circulation
The energizing quality of Asian ginseng may increase circulation and improve heart health. Ginseng also may be beneficial as a complementary treatment for those with anemia.
3. Aids Digestion and Blood Sugar
Traditional Chinese medicine connects ginseng to improved stomach function and improved digestion.
Ginseng also may work to regulate blood sugar, making it potentially helpful for people with diabetes.
4. Helps Immune Function
Asian ginseng has a stronger immune system effect than American ginseng. Research shows taking either type of ginseng may reduce your chance of getting a cold.
5. Raises Energy Level
Asian ginseng in particular is believed to increase energy in your body and boost your physical energy level. American ginseng also may have use as a fatigue fighter.
Given the potential boost offered by ginseng, it’s not advised to use other stimulants such as caffeine or certain medications.
Dosing
Ginseng comes in the form of tea, dried herbs, powder, or capsules. Brewing ginseng can make nutrients easier for the digestive system to absorb compared to taking it in a capsule or as dried root. Whether as a tea or in a capsule, the strength of the ginseng depends on how much is in its pure powdered form or made from raw ginseng.
Dosage quantity and length of time to consume can vary depending upon what it's being used for. Always talk with your healthcare provider before consuming.
Side Effects, Toxicity, and Interactions
Ginseng can cause side effects in some cases. These include headaches and problems with digestion and sleep.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk with their healthcare providers before taking any herbal medicines. Children should only use ginseng under a healthcare provider’s direction.
Don’t use ginseng if you have certain health issues. These include low blood sugar, high blood pressure, or heart problems.
If you’re taking medicines that lower blood sugar, talk with your healthcare provider before using ginseng. It may lower your blood sugar below normal levels. If you're taking blood thinning medicines, talk with your healthcare provider before using ginseng. It may decrease the effectiveness of some blood thinners.
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