🔼: [[🛠 Medicinal Plants 🌿]] # American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) [^1] Parts used: Roots, 4 to 6 years old, and the older the better (but more expensive) One of the most prized ginsengs in the world, it's neutral, calming, cooling, and soothing while at the same time energizing. Its effects are similar to [[🌿 Ginseng, Asian]]. > [!FAQ] Which Ginseng Should I Use? >All Ginsengs have similar properties that strengthen and nourish the [[💡 Nervous System]], but each are slightly different. [[🌿 Ginseng, Siberian|Siberian Ginseng]] has very similar properties to other forms, but grows much more readily, is not endangered, and is less expensive. > [!Attention] > Ginseng roots are seriously at risk in their native habitat. Use only organically cultivated or woods-grown ginseng (sometimes called "wood stimulated"). Do not use roots harvested from the wild. ## Uses - [[💡 Stress]] - [[💡 Fatigue]] - Anemia or other blood weaknesses ## Using American Ginseng - [[💡 Tea]] - [[💡 Tinctures|Tincture]] - [[💡 Capsules]] - The fresh root can be sliced and chewed. ## Related - [[On Plant Medicine Dosage...]] - [[🦮 How to Source Herbs]] [^1]: [[📖 ✅ Herbs for Stress & Anxiety - How to Make and Use Herbal Remedies to Strengthen the Nervous System]] by [[Rosemary Gladstar]]