The root of plants in the Panax genus, including American, Korean, and South Chinese ginseng, is known as ginseng and is distinguished by the presence of ginsenosides and gintonin. China and Korea use ginseng in their food and medicine.

Since ancient times, ginseng has been utilized in traditional medicine; nevertheless, current clinical research on the herb’s efficacy is conflicting. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved ginseng for use in the treatment or prevention of any disease or as a source of health benefits, and there is no convincing evidence that it is effective in treating any medical condition.