American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is a medicinal herb traditionally used by Native Americans and is native to North America. Traditionally it is used as an adrenal adaptogen and to help balance one’s immune system. It has been shown to help those experiencing from fatigue when taken for 8 weeks working as an adrenal adaptogen. Taking it prophylactically it has been shown to lower your chance of catching a cold as well as shortening the duration for those who caught one. It is also neuroprotective and has blood sugar regulating affects.