As the Michigan Ginseng Association President, I can tell you that . . . Ginseng is good for you, but you don't have to cook it. You can also eat the root raw. Many people use only the ginseng root for tea, with is purported to relieve stress, maintain stamina, increase focus and boost immunity. ... It's also safe to eat raw the red berries, which are said to be mildly tart but rather flavorless.
Okay, Okay . . . I found this information on a Google Search and have never been the president of anything, but I sounded like a 'know-it-all' for a second there, didn't I? (No comment from Roy Boy from Pa needed)