Ginseng is a plant, and one of the most popular herbal medicines in the world.

Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.

This slow-growing, short plant with fleshy roots can be classified three ways, depending on how long it is grown: fresh, white or red.

Fresh ginseng is harvested before 4 years, while white ginseng is harvested between 4–6 years and red ginseng is harvested after 6 or more years.

Ginseng contains two significant compounds: ginsenosides and gintonin. These compounds complement one another to provide health benefits.

Ginseng has traditionally been used for a number of medical conditions. These include:

Build immunity
Regulate blood sugar
Improve focus and help with dementia

Ginseng has also been studied as a way to improve mood and boost endurance as well as treat:

Cancer
Heart disease
Fatigue
Erectile dysfunction
Hepatitis C
High blood pressure
Menopausal symptoms

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