While this plant is called “Ginseng,” it is different from the Panax variety - one of the major differences is that it can be taken by both men and women over a long period of time. It has been determined to be an excellent adaptogen, working very effectively when the body is under chemical or physical stress. Eleuthero Root soothes many nervous disorders and helps people under mental or physical exhaustion. It will curb irritability, improve appetite, sleep and reflex action in those suffering from chronic anxiety. It protects against the danger of radiation, including atomic fallout, microwaves and x-rays and it works to detoxify the blood thereby, improving circulation.