Ginseng is a medicinal plant that has been used by several different cultures for thousands of years, but has been most notably incorporated into traditional Chinese medicine as a focal point for their therapies. Traditionally, Chinese practitioners believe that the medicine restores energy, or CH’i. The word they use for it translates to ‘Man Root’ because of its tendency to look like a human body, while other cultures, such as the Japanese, have a slightly more poetic way of calling it the ‘wonder of the universe.’  No matter what the plant is called, or where it comes from, it is always revered by any culture that knows it.

The fascination with Ginseng comes from its undeniable appeal as a health source. The plant itself contains ingredients not found in any other species, called gensenosides, which are unique in providing for both, as Chinese medicine calls it, the Yin and the Yang harmonic balances in our bodies. Western medicine has also adopted the plant as a legitimate medicine, and after rigorous testing it was approved by the FDA.

So what is can it do for you?

Ginseng can:

1. Actively assist your physical and mental states by stimulating a tired mind.

2. Protect your body and strengthen your immune system.

3. Increase your physical endurance, and;

4. Stimulate your endocrine glands.

And Ginseng is widely available. It is grown throughout the world and is brought to you in different forms, from teas to supplements. It is an ancient way of getting healthy that has stood the test of time.