Charlene Bollinger – Ginseng is an herb with many different varieties, the most common being American ginseng and Asian ginseng. These plants are known to have outstanding medicinal properties, including benefits for cancer patients.
There are 11 types of ginseng, all of which belong to the Panax genus. In Greek, Panax means “all-healing,” which is appropriate for this amazing herb. For centuries, people have used ginseng to treat depression and fatigue, improve memory & endurance, and boost immune function.
While filming for our documentary Eastern Medicine: Journey Through Asia, we spoke with Dr. Chien Fu Chen, who lists ginseng as one of the most important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. Ginseng is a powerful antioxidant as well as an anti-inflammatory. Continue reading