Panax ginseng is native to the northern parts of China, Korea, and Siberia. While closely related to American ginseng, Panax ginseng contains different chemical substances. Unlike the quicker-growing American ginseng, Panax ginseng roots are not large enough to harvest until the plants are at least 4 years old. Wild Panax ginseng grows even more slowly.
Taken most commonly as an adaptogen to help the body resist stress, Panax ginseng has been studied for improving memory, treating asthma, and enhancing immune function. It also helps to reduce levels of blood sugar and blood cholesterol. Panax ginseng may treat erectile dysfunction and to relieve some types of male infertility.
The Mandarin word for Ginseng is “Ren seng”, which literally means "Root of Man". It has been a part of Chinese medicine for over five thousand years. Long considered it to be an overall body tonic, Ginseng is believed to vitalize, strengthen and rejuvenate the entire body. Ginseng is also known to increase physical and mental endurance, reduce cholesterol, and increase energy.
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