Ginseng is thought to act as an adaptogen, a class of herbs that supposedly boost the body's resistance to stress. Proponents claim that Ginseng/eleuthero root can also help with these health conditions: Alzheimer's disease, Arthritis, Atherosclerosis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Colds, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Flu, High blood pressure, Insomnia, kidney disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and more.