Origin and history of ginseng
This adaptogenic plant belongs to the Panax family, which means "remedy that cures everything." The word ginseng comes from the words "root" and "man." This plant originated in the mountainous regions of China and Korea. It is cultivated in acidic, light soils for optimal growth. Formerly used in Asian countries to cure ailments and tone the five organs of the body, it later became known and coveted by the Western world for its virtues.