Ginseng, the Divine Root

”This intelligent, wide-ranging account” of ginseng explores the eventful history and peculiar subculture of this elusive, curative root ( Publishers Weekly ). Prized for its legendary medicinal powers, ginseng launched the rise of China's last great dynasty; inspired battles between France and England; and sparked a boom in Minnesota comparable to the California Gold Rush. Today ginseng is said to improve stamina, relieve stress, stimulate the immune system, enhance mental clarity, and restore