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Ginseng has been used for thousands of years to improve the overall health of us mortal human beings. The first recorded use of ginseng is over two thousand years old in Chinese Medicine. Ginseng was recommended for enlightening the mind and increasing wisdom by the famous Chinese Emperor Shen Nung.

Closely related to Asian ginseng is American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.), which is sometimes preferred for its milder effects.

Ginseng is one of the most effective anti-aging supplements. It can alleviate some major effects of aging, such as degeneration of the blood system, and increase mental and physical capacity.

Ginseng is widely used in the United States to improve overall energy, vitality and endurance for sports performance. It also has the same ability during times of fatigue or stress for anyone. Another important benefit of ginseng is its support in cancer treatment.

While there is not much clinical evidence to support an energy boosting effect, there are studies showing its potential value in normalizing glucose levels after meals in diabetics, stimulating immune function, and treating male impotence.

For products like ginseng that are often promoted as energy boosters, there is concern that undeclared caffeine may be added to enhance the effect.

Ginseng Extract Korean.  Ingredients and manufacturing audited and approved by Dr. Kevin Passero. Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) has been used for centuries throughout the Orient as an important herb for health. Today it is one of the most widely found and used herbs throughout the world. For many years, panax ginseng has been considered an herb capable of great healing and strengthening. Ginseng is classified as an adaptogen. Adaptogens are substances which help restore the body to proper balance without side effects.

Panax Ginseng -- Clinical studies show Panax ginseng significantly reduces feelings of stress and nervousness resulting in the enhancement of stamina, energy and sense of well being.

Ginseng Siberian Extract -- Liquid herbal extract made with organically grown and wild harvested plants of the highest quality. Each fresh or recently dried herb is individually extracted through cold percolation or maceration using the purest de-ionized water. Dubbed, the "Root To Health"!

Stamina Ginseng Ginger Tonic -- Delivers ginseng extract for potent antioxidants and a healthy response to inflammation. Enhances endurance. Contains synergistic phytonutrients. The ginger juice used in the manufacture of Stamina-Ginseng Ginger Tonic is naturally extracted from carefully selected ginger at a Costa Rica farm. To complement the ginger taste, delicately processed honey is added to the tonic for more soothing properties and flavor enhancement.

American Ginseng, Alcohol Free -- Alcohol-free. Nature's Answer alcohol-free extracts are produced via our multi-extraction process, using alcohol and water or other natural menstruums to ensure maximum activity. All alcohol is then removed using our proprietary process.

If you are being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use ginseng without first talking to your health care provider:

• Anti-Diabetic medications -- American ginseng may lower blood sugar levels. Therefore, this herb may interfere with the effectiveness of blood sugar lowering prescription medications. Talk with your health care provider before using American ginseng if you are taking medicines for diabetes, including insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents.
• Blood thinning medications -- Some reports have indicated that ginsenosides may possibly decrease the effectiveness of warfarin, a blood-thinning medication. In addition, ginsenosides may inhibit platelet activity and, therefore, should probably not be used with aspirin either.
• Psychiatric medications -- American ginseng may exaggerate the effects of medications used in various psychiatric disorders, so they should not be taken together. There have been reports of a possible interaction between Asian ginseng and the antidepressant medication, phenelzine (which belongs to a class known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, resulting in symptoms ranging from manic-like episodes to headache and tremulousness.
• Morphine -- Asian ginseng may block the painkilling effects of morphine.

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