For thousands of years, ginseng has been viewed as a miracle of life because of its healing powder. For this reason, the demand for ginseng has increased incredibly. In ancient China, ginseng was only reserved for emperors and the wealthiest. It is believed that ginseng has the ability to build resistance, reduce susceptibility to illness, and promote health and longevity. Written records in the use og ginseng can be traced as far back as to the Han Dynasty in the medical reference materials, Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, for approximately 5000 years. Ginseng is often referred as "King of Herbs"because of its appearance resembling human figures and its mystical properties in restoring health.