Known as the herb with a thousand faces, ginseng has become wildly popular.
Many people use it to reduce the risk of cancer.
Others want to boost energy or athletic performance. Additional claims are for increased sexual desire, better memory, or even improving blood sugar control for people who have diabetes. There are two main types of ginseng - the Korean and Siberian. There is also an American ginseng that is now considered an endangered plant species because it has been so intensively harvested. There are at least 13 active ingredients called ginsenosides in the plant.