The Library Brands All Products for Encyclopedia Health Concerns Vitamins, Minerals, etc. Asian ginseng commonly grows on mountain slopes and is usually harvested in the fall. The root is used.
Continuous use leads one to longevity with light weight.
Ginseng was commonly used by elderly persons in the Orient to improve mental and physical vitality. The primary group are the ginsenosides, which are believed to increase energy, counter the effects of stress, and enhance intellectual and physical performance. Thirteen ginsenosides have been identified in Asian ginseng. Ginsenosides Rg1 and Rb1 have received the most attention. People often take 100-200 mg per day.