I have a few Korean and Chinese friends, MOST use Ginseng NOT for Viagara/Libido type issues, but to BOOST IMMUNITY during the "change of seasons", especially Winter to spring, or fall to winter when your immunity can take a serious dive.
Most use in a Chicken/Ginseng soup... or take capsules.
**** In Cantonese it is translated as 'Yun Sum Gai Tong'. In Chinese culture, similar to Korean culture, it is believed that this soup can prevent illness. ****