| American ginseng is a deciduous perennial growing | | | | Chinese cousin. American ginseng increases |
| to the height of one foot. American ginseng has a | | | | tolerance to stress of all kinds. In traditional |
| smooth stem, leaves with oblong to oval leaflets, | | | | Chinese medicine, the herb is employed as a yin |
| small greenish flowers, and kidney shaped scarlet | | | | tonic, treating weakness, fever, wheezing, and |
| berries. American ginseng is native to North | | | | coughs.Function of American ginseng |
| America as well as the Himalayas. A woodland | | | | American ginseng can boost the immune system, |
| plant, it is rarely seen in the wild due to | | | | and therefore increase resistance to disease. |
| over-harvesting. American ginseng is cultivated in | | | | American ginseng may increase physical stamina, |
| Wisconsin, China and France. The root is gathered | | | | and stimulate the appetite, which can be especially |
| in autumn.History of American ginseng | | | | useful for the elderly. American ginseng may |
| Native American people may have considered | | | | improve the memory, and several studies have |
| this herb a means to increase female fertility. | | | | indicated that American ginseng reduces total |
| From the mid 18th century, the collection of the | | | | blood cholesterol levels. American ginseng has an |
| herb for export to China became a virtual gold | | | | anti-clotting action that may reduce the risk of |
| rush, with so many Native Americans, out | | | | heart attacks. American ginseng may also be |
| collecting the herb that settlers reported finding | | | | used by diabetics to reduce blood sugar levels, |
| villages almost deserted. The Ojibwa people | | | | though not before consulting a qualified healthcare |
| always planted a seed to replace the herb, but | | | | professional.American ginseng Includes |
| this was not a universal practice. American | | | | American ginseng contains a mixture of several |
| ginseng became rare towards the end of the 19th | | | | saponin glycosides including insenocides and |
| century. American ginseng is remedy for Stress | | | | panaxocides. There is also 3% volatile oil containing |
| and Fatigue The action of this herb is presumed | | | | a camphoraceous substance, a resin, arabinose, |
| to be similar to, but milder than, that of its | | | | mucilage, and starch. |