This herb has been used for thousands of years in China , Japan , Eurasia and other areas to promote general health and treat a wide variety of illnesses. It is an adaptogen , which helps the body resist mental and physical stress. It normalizes body systems , balances the hormones and boosts immunity.

Ginseng is especially good for exercisers because it greatly increases the capacity for both physical and intellectual work , with its effect on work capacity lasting up to thirty days after you’ve stopped taking it. Unlike caffeine , its pretty effective without producing a noticeable jolt. In combination with vitamins and minerals , it improves nerve function , has anti inflammatory action , speeds wound healing, improves immune function and increases synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids.

Dosage should be around 200 to 400 milligrams a day. Look for standardized extracts.

As for the side effects , there’s no known toxicity , but some postmenospausal women may get estrogenic effects that can bring on the onset of the menstraul cycle. High doses may also cause nervousness or insomnia.