American Ginseng, Five fingers,
Tartar Root, five leafed ginseng, redberry, garantoquen, sang,
Ginseng - American
Parts
Used
Root
Active
Compounds
Glycoside content of the plant is believed to be responsible
for the herb's stress response.
Remedies
For
Demulcent, panacea, stimulant, stomachic
Ginseng is best known for its anti-fatigue, energy giving
properties. It is widely used as a stimulant.
This herb is believed to be of value in any condition where
nervous or mental exhaustion is concerned. Accepted as being
beneficial in loss of appetite, stomach and digestive affections
(to relieve nausea and vomiting)
American Indian tribes use it as a love potion and charm.
It is world's number one aphrodisiac.
Description
Perennial herb. Grows to 8-24 inches
tall. The plant has three compound leaves, each composed of
five toothed leaflets, atop a straight stem. Tiny greenish white
flowers appear in June-July. Bright red berries appear in late
summer. The root is fleshy and is the part used as a herb.
The root grows very slowly. It takes approximately 5-7 years
to attain usable size. The name Panax is very closely related
to the word panacea, all-healing. It had been respected for
centuries as a cure-all. "Ginseng" means "wonder
of the world".
Dosage
Dried ginseng can be chewed or it can be powdered and brewed
as tea. Use as required.
