What Is Wisconin Ginseng Used For?
There are two real species of ginseng on the market today, Panax (Korean or Chinese) and Panax Quinquefolius (Wisconsin). As was mentioned above, Siberian ginseng is not a true ginseng and has 0% ginsenocide content. Since ginseng has been used for thousands of years in China it is easiest to explain the differences in ginseng by using traditional Chinese herbal philosophy. Wisconsin ginseng is considered a “cooling” type herb and Korean or Chinese ginseng are considered “heating” type herbs. As a cooling herb Wisconsin ginseng is used as a preventitive medicine. Here in the U.S. Wisconsin ginseng is considered an adaptogen. As an adaptogen Wisconsin ginseng acts to normalize body functions and strengthen the immune system and other systems in the body. Over a period of time it builds up energy and maintains the body at a higher level acting to reduce stress and fatigue. As a heating herb Panax ginseng is used more as a stimulant and is often prescribed in China when the body is recove
