Common Names
Ginseng Root, American
Botanical Name
Panax quinquefolius
Family
Araliaceae
Medicinal Uses
American Ginseng has been used to strengthen the immune system, increase strength and stamina, lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, treat digestive disorders, treat diabetes, treat ADHD and as a general tonic for wellness
Properties
Adaptogens, Anodyne, Breath, Circulation, Immunostimulant, Stimulant, Tonic
Parts Used
Root
Constituents
hormone-like saponins,(ginsenosides), volatile oil, sterols, starch, sugars, pectin, vitamins bl, b2 and b12, choline, fats, minerals.
Habitat
American Ginseng grows in the eastern part of North America and Canada.
Side Effects
American Ginseng should not be taken by people with high blood pressure or by women who are pregnant.
How to Prepare
American ginseng is used as a supplement, tea, or whole root.
