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==
* Do not use while pregnant or breastfeeding.* Use of American ginseng may lead to a number of side effects, including insomnia, nervousness, rapid heart rate, headache, and low blood sugar. In addition, American ginseng may produce harmful effects when combined with certain medications (such as blood thinners and drugs used to treat high blood pressure).
==The benefits of American ginseng are==