American Ginseng

180g ± 5 Name: American Ginseng Pin Yin: HUA QI SHEN Chinese Name: 花旗参 American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), a member of the ivy family, is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and by Native American healers. The root of the ginseng plant is said to boost energy, prevent infections, and even treat diabetes and cancer. Indeed, research suggests that compounds found in American ginseng called ginsenosides may stimulate the immune system, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, lower blood sugar, and treat dementia. These studies, however, have been performed on animals and cell cultures; trials in humans are needed to confirm American ginseng's effectiveness. Health Benefits The overall evidence for American ginseng's health benefits is limited, but the available pool of research is growing. Here's a look at what is known about the herb so far. Fatigue Like other forms of ginseng—such as Panax ginseng, a.k.a. Korean ginseng or Asian ginseng—American ginseng has also been foun