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Ginseng contains vitamins A, B-6 and the mineral Zinc, which aids in the production of thymic hormones, necessary for the functioning of the defense system. The main active ingredients of ginseng are the more than 25 saponin triterpenoid glycosides called “ginsenosides”.¹

The Illinois Ginseng Conservation Act (Public Act 83-680) became law September 23, 1983, for the purpose of conserving wild American ginseng in Illinois. This law requires licensing and regulation of persons engaged in harvesting or digging wild ginseng or cultivating ginseng in Illinois.²

During the period of intensive import of ginseng, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), having no familiarity with the herb, attempted to limit or control it. At one point, an import ban on ginseng was contemplated (it was very briefly instituted for some products, but quickly overturned).³

In 2002, more than 6,400 pounds of Ginseng, worth more than $2 million, were dug in West Virginia. Ginseng Harvest records from 1978 to 1999 for wild and cultivated plants are available by clicking Wild Ginseng Harvest History and Cultivated Ginseng Harvest History.⁴

The climate, terrain and elevation are perfect for the growing of the finest certified organic wild simulated ginseng and organic goldenseal to be found anywhere. These kits include ginseng and golden seal seeds and rootlets.⁵

An early study suggests that American ginseng, in combination with ginkgo ( Ginkgo biloba) , may prove to be of value in helping to treat ADHD. More research in this area is needed.⁶

There is evidence that ginseng stimulates carbohydrate metabolism in the liver, increases/decreases blood pressure, improves memory and brain functions, assists sleep disorders, and stimulates cell growth. The most common use of ginseng is to get an energy boost and avoid sleepiness.⁷