What is Ginseng for? Ginseng is an herb. The root is used to
make medicine. Ginseng is used for stress, to boost the immune
system, and as a general tonic and stimulant. Ginseng is often
used to fight infections such as colds and flu. There is some
evidence that it might help prevent colds and flu and make
symptoms milder when infections do occur. Ginseng is used for
other infections including HIV/AIDS, infections of the intestine
(dysentery), and particular infections (Pseudomonas infections)
that are common in people with cystic fibrosis. Some people use
ginseng to improve digestion and for loss of appetite, as well
as for vomiting, inflammation of the colon (colitis), and
inflammation of the lining of the stomach (gastritis). Ginseng
is also used for low iron in the blood (anemia), diabetes,
trouble sleeping (insomnia), nerve pain, erectile dysfunction
(ED), fever, hangover symptoms, attention deficit-hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), blood and bleeding disorders, cancer, painful
joints, dizziness, headaches,