They all are considered adaptogenic herbs, that is they are able to bring about balance in a certain system within the body. Regulating the adrenal hormones allows a person to react more efficiently under stress, whether physical or emotional, as well as increasing antibody production, lowering cholesterol, reducing blood clotting, decreasing blood sugar levels, reducing cellular damage from radiation and combating fatigue without caffeine. Physical stress includes being exposed to pollutants, toxins, bacteria, viruses or injuries. Emotional stress includes frustration, anxiety, anger, confusion and indecision.
Ginsengs help clear excess adrenalin from the body.
Although they are all adaptogenic, each species of ginseng has slightly different qualities. It balances endocrine activity which promotes strength and energy and allows for better work or athletic performance. It acts on the adrenal glands to normalize stress hormones to smooth out the peaks and valleys of chronic stress. Because of the increased demand for good quality ginseng and the difficulty in producing it, testing ginseng products has revealed that many contain less than therapeutic amounts of ginseng, or roots that have been harvested too soon and have little activity . Ginseng roots should be 6 years old before harvesting.