Part of the [[Ginseng]] family<br>
[[File:American Ginseng.jpg|thumb|350px|left|American Ginseng]]
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is an herb said to offer numerous health benefits, including treatment of conditions like diabetes and cancer. Laboratory research shows that ginsenosides (compounds found in American ginseng) may stimulate the immune system and inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Like other forms of ginseng (such as Korean ginseng, or Panax ginseng), American ginseng has also been found to fight fatigue in preliminary research. However, the overall evidence for American ginseng's health benefits is fairly limited to date.
==Special Precautions of American ginseng==