The part of this plant that is used is the root. Panax comes from the Greek for panacea meaning all healing. In the Ginseng family there are American, Korean, Chinese and Siberian ginsengs. A Chinese text dating from the First Century A.D. describes ginseng as enlightening to the mind and increasing the wisdom.
Russian folklore promotes ginseng as a stimulant and immunity booster.
Ginseng is believed to enhance physical and mental endurance, increase energy, reduce cholesterol, to support adrenal function, to reduce stress and regulate blood sugar.