Ginseng, a native American herb, relieves stress, promotes relaxation and enhances performance

Ginseng is a perennial herb native to China, Russia, North Korea, Japan and eastern United States. American ginseng is one of the oldest herbs grown in the United States. In other parts of the world it has existed for centuries. Chinese ginseng has been used in various forms as a medicinal remedy for thousands of years before ginseng was cultivated in America . Ginseng root reduces stress, improves performance, increases energy levels, aids memory and provides a boost to the immune system.

Ginseng is one of the most popular healing herbs in use today throughout the world. In the western world Panax ginseng is perhaps the most popular. The term panax meaning "all healing" is often used to describe the benefits of Ginseng. An important attribute of ginseng is it's adaptogenic quality. Ginseng attempts to balance the body depending on the need. If blood pressure is high it tends to lower it. Conversely if blood pressure is low it attempts to increase it.

Ginseng is classified by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a recognized safe food. It has been found to be effective against the following ailments:

• Alzheimer's disease
• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Stroke
• Menopause
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

In the Far East ginseng root is often used for non medicinal purposes in toothpaste, cigarettes, chewing gum, tea, candy and soft drinks. Ginseng also contains vitamin A, B-6 and zinc.

Common dosage amount varies from 100 to 400 mg. per day ideally spread out over two or three intervals. When ordering an herbal supplement make sure it contains an adequate amount of ginseng - an important herb for your overall health and well being.