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“American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) root was once worth its weight in gold. Entrepreneurial Jesuit missionaries cultivated and exported the herb from North America to China in large amounts during the 18th century, selling it for an extraordinary profit. At that time, little was known about the herb except that Native Americans were using it to treat nausea and vomiting.”

“American ginseng may be what the body needs when it is under stress. It is well known as an adaptogen – an herb that helps the body adapt to stressful conditions, changing temperatures and fatigue. It can energize when the body experiences tiredness and tranquilize when the body is under stress. By regulating the body’s production of stress hormones and protecting the brain’s hippocampus from the effects of stress hormones, the substances in American ginseng greatly reduce stress reactions.” American ginseng is a revered herb known to promote energy as well as support the immune system.

“There is still a lot more research to do on American ginseng. This powerful plant food has long been overshadowed by Asian ginseng. However, with a perfect package [of phytochemicals] and polysaccharides, American ginseng is becoming more promising for achieving and maintaining good health-A Nutritional Immunologist’s dream” (Chen, Jau-Fei, PhD. Nutrition, Immunity, Longevity 2015)! *

Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is grown throughout Vietnam, China, and Japan. It has long been used traditionally to support memory, and modern science is confirming the mushroom’s many benefits for brain health. It also has particularly important effects on the central nervous system.*