Sometimes called the “root of man” Korean Ginseng is a brown root that resembles the shape of the human body. Growing primarily in China it can also be known as Chinese ginseng. Used for well over 5,000 years, Korean ginseng is considered to be the strongest form of ginseng and has been used as a way to keep the body healthy and free from stress, weakness, and fatigues. By helping the body to adapt to everyday stressors, it can regenerate and rebuild the body so that it can find the proper balance. Korean ginseng contains about 13 different ginsenosides that do a lot for your body. One in particular, the panaxans that are in this type of ginseng is able to lower your blood sugar which is especially helpful for diabetics. The polysaccharides within the ginseng work to enhance the overall immune system. It also has powerful antioxidant properties that help against premature aging and can protect the body from disease, illness and stress. It can also work to stimulate the production of immune cells that help your body fight bacteria and viruses whereby keeping it healthier. Korean ginseng even helps to produce endorphins to make you feel good and is said to have sexual benefits as well, especially for men who can improve their erectile function and increase sperm count. There are many possible benefits to this powerful root that the Chinese and Korean people have known about for years. It prevents illness, keeps your heart health and promotes good circulation throughout your body and normalizes blood pressure. By helping to reduce cholesterol and lowering blood sugar it can keep your risk down of having a heart attack or stroke. In general it helps to prevent arteriosclerosis. Many people have also found it to be helpful in improving vision and hearing, energy levels, and even can help with the side effects of menopause. This is an all around herbal remedy that can help your feel better, look better and keep your body healthy.