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Ginseng (American)

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Vegetarian Based American Ginseng Primer

Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi   |   May 06, 2010

American ginseng, also known as Panax quinquefolius, contains ginsenosides, substances which are believed to give ginseng its medicinal properties. American ginseng is a light tan, gnarled root and in nature has leaves that grow in the center and produce red berries. The American ginseng plant is expensive and is endangered in the wild. It is now being grown on farms to protect wild American ginseng from over harvesting. American ginseng has been used traditionally by Native Americans as a stimulant and in the treatment of headaches, fever, indigestion, and infertility. It is also one of the most popular herbs in the United States.

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