American ginseng is very popular in China with people over 40. It is used to replace the energy and “yin”, which is what you lose as you age. It is used as a rejuvenative tonic.
A few benefits are:
American ginseng benefits:
- Nourishes yin (longevity tonic)
- Boosts energy more gently
- Good for people over 40 to deal with aging issues
- Best for women because it can address hormonal issues
- Boosts libido better than horny goat weed with no side effects. Horny goat weed can cause insomnia and facial hair in women. American ginseng can reverse this problem if taken long enough. Horny goat weed is a yang tonic. Yang tonics are hot and you could see it as affecting testosterone levels. This is not good for anyone to do.