Latin Plant Name: Panax ginseng C. A. Mey

Common English Name: Ginseng
Part of Plant Used: Flower

Nature: Slightly warm
Taste: Sweet, slightly bitter
Meridians Entered: Spleen, Lung, Heart

Common Usages:
This herb is used in formulas to treat almost any kind of deficiency. Ginseng is renowned for tonifying Original Qi, which supplements all the other types of Qi. Ginseng has so many therapeutic uses that it is easier to list the few things for which is it is contraindicated (see "Cautions in Use" below).

Traditional Usages and Functions:
Powerfully tonifies original Qi; Tonifies Lungs and benefits Qi; Strengthens Spleen and tonifies Stomach; Benefits Yin and generates Fluids; Benefits Heart Qi and calms Spirit.
1. Stimulates physical and mental activity especially in tiredness and weakness;
2. Increases stamina and endurance;
3. Enhances overall health and validity;
4. Stimulates the endocrine glands,
5. Acts as antioxidant and anti-aging supplement;
6. Prevents cancer cell from developing to other internal organs and improves the immune system.