Ginseng

Siberian ginseng is one of the top selling herbal products in the United States. It is a member of the ginseng family, but it is of a different genus than other popular ginsengs such as the Panax or American varieties. The use of Siberian ginseng root dates back 2,000 years in the records of Chinese medicine. It was used for respiratory tract infections, as well as colds and influenza. The Chinese also believed that Siberian ginseng provided energy and vitality. In Russia, it was originally used by the Siberian people to increase physical performance and to increase the quality of life and decrease infections. Siberian ginseng has been studied extensively since the 1940s.

Siberian ginseng root is frequently prescribed in Europe and Russia as an herbal “tonic,” improving immune function and general well-being. It has been classified as an “adaptogen,” meaning a substance that increases nonspecific resistance of the body to a wide range of chemical, physical, psychological and biological factors (stressors). Adaptogens have the unique ability to switch from stimulating to sedating effects based on the body's needs. According to tradition and the literature, Siberian ginseng possesses this kind of balancing, tonic, antistress action on the body.

Most frequent reported uses include: Adaptogen/Tonic, Adjunctive Support In Chemotherapy And Radiation, Adrenal Support, Beneficial For Athletes, Enhancement Of Sports Performance, Helpful In Increasing Concentration And Stamina, Increases Stamina/Endurance, Nutritional Support In Wellness And Longevity and Stress.