AMERICAN GINSENG OVERVIEW INFORMATION
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolis) is an herb that grows mainly in North America.
People take American ginseng by mouth for stress, to boost the immune system, and as a stimulant.
American ginseng is often used to fight infections such as colds and flu. There is some evidence that it might help prevent colds and flu and make symptoms milder when infections do occur.
How does it work?
American ginseng contains chemicals called ginsenosides that seem to affect insulin levels in the body and lower blood sugar. Other chemicals, called polysaccharides, might affect the immune system.
