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Ginseng refers to a group of adaptogenic herbs from the plant family Araliacae. There are three main types: Chinese or Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), and Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosis).

 Health Benefits

There are three forms of ginseng: American ginseng, Asian ginseng, and Siberian ginseng. Each one has different results, and the benefits may vary.

American Ginseng is known for having a cooling effect on the body. It helps improve mental ability, concentration, increases endurance, improves stamina, and is a good choice for improving and strengthening the immune system. Siberian Ginseng is a good choice for those who need to reduce fatigue and sleepiness. It will help strengthen your immune system and is beneficial for treating stress, anxiety, and sleep related conditions such as insomnia. Siberian Ginseng can help bring your sleeping patterns back into balance and restore the body’s sleep cycle.

The most potent form of Ginseng, Asiatic Ginseng has been known for its extensive benefits. Also known as Asian, Chinese, and Korean Ginseng it was revered as a natural aphrodisiac that brought balance to the Yin and Yang. This form is recommended for treating Hypertension, Diabetes, Anemia, Depression.

 Side Effects?

Both American and Asian ginsengs are stimulants and may cause nervousness or sleeplessness, particularly if taken at high doses. Other reported side effects include high blood pressure, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, euphoria, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nosebleed, breast pain and vaginal bleeding.

Siberian ginseng may cause nervousness and restlessness in some individuals. In rare cases, Siberian ginseng may cause mild diarrhea. Siberian ginseng is not recommended for individuals with very high blood pressure. It may cause insomnia in some people if taken too close to bedtime.