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Ginseng, Korean (Panax) is the most widely used and studied ginseng in the world. As an adaptogen herb, it is believed to help "balance" the body. Several varieties of ginseng make their habitat in various places around the world, with the three major species being American, Siberian, and Korean. Each species has its own chemical properties. For instance, Siberian ginseng is of a different genus than the other two ginsengs, but it possesses many of the qualities of Korean ginseng. Siberian ginseng is an adaptogen, although perhaps more mild than Korean ginseng. Siberian ginseng is the least expensive of the three ginsengs. Wild American ginseng is a true ginseng, and was held to be of great value even in the early days of pioneer settlement in America. Its ginsenosides differ from those of Korean ginseng, although the two share similar properties. It is the most expensive of the three ginsengs.
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