Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  American Ginseng

Botanical Names

panax quinquefolius, aralia quinquefolia, araliaceae, radix panacis quinquefolii

Common Names

huaqishen, panax, five fingers, tartar root, red berry, man's health, xi yangshen

Plant Description

American Ginseng is a hardy perennial plant that grows 1 - 1 1/2 feet tall, with small yellow or pink flowers and bright red berries. It is both cultivated in the wild, or in farm environments, throughout various parts of the United States.

Parts of American Ginseng Used in Dietary Supplements

The dried roots of the American Ginseng plant, usually harvested in the autumn, are commonly used in herbal supplements.