Clinical Studies — Cancer prevention
American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium)
Posted by Michael Burmeister on
American ginseng is a light tan, gnarled root that often looks like a human body with stringy shoots for arms and legs. Native Americans used the root as a stimulant and to treat headaches, fever, indigestion, and infertility. Ginseng remains one of the most popular herbs in the United States.