American Ginseng is an aromatic herb with a perennial short underground stem associated with a fleshy white root and a simple aerial stem bearing from one to six leaves. This wonder herb from Wisconsin has been called an elixir, a miracle cure-all food. Dr. Robert Atkins states in his book "Super Energy Diet", that Ginseng is one of three nutrients that seems to help everybody. Many claims to Ginseng’s therapeutic efficacy in light of recent clinical studies on animals and humans are reported by scientists from Sweden, Korea, Japan, United States and Russia.

Ginseng, a herb used in the Orient for more than a thousand years, is known for its ability to increase overall vitality and help the body function optimally.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF GINSENG Herbalist have traditionally thought of Ginseng as a tonic, a herb taken over an extended period of time for its cumulative effects of nourishing and strengthening the body. In particular, ginseng affects glandular tissues such as the adrenal and endocrine glands, which regulate many body functions. Russian scientists concluded that Ginseng is an "adaptogen", a substance that helps the whole body adapt to physical and mental strain. Ginseng is a herb that affects the whole body. Both research and clinical use have confirmed the herb’s anti-aging effects and its ability to normalize blood pressure, boost the immune system, reduce cholesterol and stimulate mental activity. It also can normalize blood sugar levels, improve vision and hearing, strengthen the nervous system and stimulate various endocrine functions, including sexual energy. More recent research indicates that Ginseng can improve pulmonary function and play a role in the treatment of impotence and menstrual disorders. The latest research also confirms that Ginseng can help overcome the strain of exercise on the heart and lungs.