There are three main types of ginseng, American Ginseng being one of them.  American Ginseng has its own individual qualities and is not comparable or synonymous with Panax Ginseng or Eleuthero, also known as Siberian Ginseng.  Unlike Panax Ginseng, American Ginseng has a chemical composition with higher levels of ginsenoside Rb1 and no ginsenoside Rf.

Just like the Chinese, Native Americans have been using the American Ginseng root for years to prevent and treat many medical illnesses and dysfunctions.  It was first grown for use in the late 1800’s.  American Ginseng is grown naturally in the United States.  It can also be cultivated.  American Ginseng is rather quick and easy to grow; it takes about five years for the root to cultivate.  Because of over-harvesting in the United States, harvesting rules and regulations have been set in place to resolve extinction of the plant.

American Ginseng is known as an adaptogen.  It is used to prevent and treat all different types of physical and emotional stress from the common cold to heart disease, cancer and arthritis as well as mental dysfunctions such as aging and memory loss.  Adaptogens strengthen the body in response to stress.  Amercian Ginseng is also known as an aphrodisiac.  It creates sexual stimulation in both men and women. Ginsenosides are found in American Ginseng.  Ginsenosides combat fatigue and stress by supplying oxygen to the body and using oxygen more effectively.  Unlike Asian Ginseng which has a warm, stimulating effect on the body, American Ginseng has a cool, soothing affect on the body. (more…)

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