Ginseng is among the most well known herbal supplements. Its source is a group of perennial plants in the Panax genus. It is especially valuable for weight loss, although false rumors regarding weight gain have spread in recent times.
Different Types of Ginseng
There are several popular herbs which people refer to as 'Ginseng'. Not all of these are actually in the same Genus or Family, however, so they are actually totally different plants. The two main types of Ginseng commonly used in supplements are:
American Ginseng (P. quinquefolius)
American Ginseng originates in North Eastern America, used at one time by Native Americans for medicinal purposes. In Chinese culture, it is commonly called either 'Fancy Flag' or 'West Ocean Ginseng', in English translation. In eastern medicine, it is associated with Yin energy.
Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
Asian Ginseng, or Yang energy, is native to Manchuria (the region between China and Russia), Korea, and other far east areas. It is similar to American Ginseng in that it contains Ginsenoside - the active ingredient.
Many Ginseng supplements with different names are actually a variant of these two types. Some of the more common ones are:
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