Saponin hormonal-like structure has a stimulatory action on sexual function in both males and females. By working synergistically with nsulin, ginseng has a blood sugar reducing property. By increasing aldosterone this ginseng has an antidiuretic action, decrasing urine excretion. Protein synthesis is increased as well as appetite, while lowering cholesterol . Ginseng has been known to decrease the shock of allergies.
Most ginseng is cultivated.
It also helps to relieve fatigue . An excellent review of material available on ginseng can be found in Stephen Fulder's book The Tao of Medicine. American ginseng is bitter, sweet, mild and cooling properties, entering the Lung, Stomach and Kidneys. It nourishes Yin, cleanses heat, depresses fire. He list American ginseng as sweet, bitter and neutral affecting the Lung and Spleen meridians.