Ginseng is thought to be an adaptogen, which means that is can both de-stress or enhance energy, depending on how you are feeling physically when you take it. There is increasing evidence that Ginseng also boosts the immune system, with peer reviewed double blind studies noting that those taking Ginseng suffered less from colds, and colds had less severity. Red ginseng is a specially treated form of Asian ginseng, which has been is peeled, boiled, and sun-dried, to increase its potency. Fushi red ginseng capsules are made without any gelatin or animal products so they can be taken guilt free by vegetarians. For best results it is recommended that Ginseng is taken in bursts- have a course for two or three weeks, take a week's rest, then start again. The capsules can also be swallowed or emptied into boiling water, to make a tea.