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(Siberian, American, Korean [or Chinese])

Parts Used

Roots.

Chemical and Nutrient Content

Arabinose, calcium, camphor, eleutherosides, gineosides, iron, mucilage, panaxosides, resin, saponin, starch, vitamins A, B₁, B₁₂, and E.

Actions and Uses

Strengthens the adrenal and reproductive glands.  Enhances immune function, promotes lung functioning, and stimulates the appetite.  Useful for bronchitis, circulatory problems, diabetes, infertility, lack of energy, and stress; to ease withdrawal from cocaine; and to protect against the effects of radiation exposure.  Used by athletes for overall body strengthening.

Comments:  Siberian ginseng belongs to a different botanical family than American and Korean ginseng, but the properties and uses of all three are similar, and all are generally referred to as ginseng.