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Wild ginseng grows best in moist, rich hardwood forests like those found in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Collectors are asked to select plants that have four or more leaf-prongs and abundant red berries, an indication that the plant is at least four years old.
Also known as Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha has a long and impressive history in India, and it is used today to treat a variety of ailments, including arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, backache and hiccups, as well as more serious conditions, such as tumors, tuberculosis, bronchitis, fibromyalgia and chronic liver disease.