Since ancient times, ginseng root has been considered one of the world’s most valuable medicinal herbs. Ginseng is a perennial plant native to the mountainous regions of the Orient. You can spot one at a distance by its cluster of red berries, but it’s what’s underground that counts. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of confusion that accompanies this plant. Due to the strong reputation associated with the ginseng name, several plants wear the moniker. Siberian ginseng, pseudo-ginseng, American ginseng, Indian ginseng, and so on all have similar properties. These herbs are classified as adaptogens because they help the body better adapt to the onslaught of stress and the aging process. However, the most powerful and highly regarded herb from this family is known as panax ginseng. “Panax” means “all-healing” in Greek. Other names for this herb include “long-life root,” “the promise of immortality,” and “king of all herbs.” Korean …