American Ginseng
Panax quinquifolia
.
Called a cure all it gives energy, cleanses the blood, strengthens the appetite, helps neuralgia, rheumatism, gout, irritation of the lungs from cough, colds, gastrointestinal indigestion, weal heart, spinal and nervous affection.
It's ability to penetrate delicate tissue that our blood fails to so it helps the lymphatic system. When combined with pineapple juice it is superior for indigestion. Stimulating secretion of pepsin there by eliminating the need to take pepsin tablets to relieve over filled bellies and the bloated feeling after over eating.
As an antispasmodic it is excellent in harsh coughs and asthma.
Unlike it's asian cousins American ginseng is regarded as cold instead of hot. Meaning it will give you all the health benefits without the sexual excitement associated with other ginsengs.
As a blood tonic combine with Burdock Root for a superb blood purifier.
Parts Used: Root
System Affected: Blood, Stomach, Nerves
Properties: Stimulant, demulcent, stomachic, nervine
Solvent: Water