Panax ginseng (also Korean, Chinese or Asian ginseng) is native to China and North Korea. The plant comes from the Araliaceae family. The roots are processed.
Different ginseng species
The true ginseng is the Korean Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. The other ginseng species are descended from it. Also belonging to the genus Panax are the American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and the Japanese ginseng (Panax japonicus). However, the Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) does not belong to this genus.
Active ingredients and areas of application
Among the most important active ingredients are the so-called ginsenosides, up to 30 in the real ginseng. Preparations from the roots of ginseng have performance-enhancing and adaptogenic effects. This can improve the body's ability to cope with physical, psychological or chemical stress factors.
Thus, ginseng is applied to increase the adjustment of mental and physical stress. In addition, it can also be used to increase physical and mental performance.