Ginseng is one of the most highly regarded energy tonics of Chinese herbalism. It is classified as an adaptogen, which helps the body adapt to a variety of physical and psychological stresses. Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum™ Ginseng Extract combines a standardized extract of Asian ginseng root, concentrated to its most important class of compounds ginsenosides, with whole Asian ginseng root. This ensures all the important compounds of ginseng are captured, for a broad range of ginseng activity.