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Panax Ginseng

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Introduction

4~80% Ginsenosides －HPLC

Ginseng (Panax ginseng)

Description:

The term ginseng refers to several species of the genus Panax. For more than 2,000 years, the roots of this slow-growing plant have been valued in Chinese medicine. The two most commonly used species are Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer), which is mostly extinct in its natural range but is still cultivated, and American ginseng (P. quinquefolius L.), which is both harvested from the wild and cultivated.

Claims:

Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.	Grade^*
Cognitive and psychomotor performance, Diabetes & kidney damage, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation	B
Aplastic anemia, Bronchodilation, Cancer prevention, Congestive heart failure, Coronary artery disease	C
Fatigue, Fistula, High blood pressure, Intracranial pressure, Immune system stimulation	C
Male infertility, Memory, dementia, Postmenopausal symptoms, Respiratory illness, Viral myocarditis	C
*Key to grades: A: Strong scientific evidence for this use; B: Good scientific evidence for this use; C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use; D: Fair scientific evidence against this use ; F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.

Safety:

Avoid ginseng if known allergy to plants in the Araliaceae family. There has been a report of a serious life-threatening skin reaction, possibly caused by contaminants in the ginseng formulation.

Possible side effects:

Altered blood cell counts, alteration in blood clotting, alteration in menstrual cycle or blood pressure, altered hearth rhythm, blurred vision, cessation of menstruation in younger women, breast tenderness chest pain, delayed ejaculation, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, drowsiness, erectile dysfunction, fever, headache, increased breast growth, increased sex drive, irritation and burning, loss of appetite, mild pain, nausea, nervousness, nosebleeds, rapid and pounding heartbeats, skin disturbances (such as itching or rose spots), stomach discomfort, swelling, throat irritation, vaginal bleeding in postmenopausal women, vomiting, water retention.

Possible interactions:

Anticoagulants/blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin?, drugs that are broken down by the liver, HIV drugs like protease inhibitors, drugs that lower blood sugar levels, digoxin (Lanoxin?, nifedipine (Procardia?, blood pressure drugs, over-the-counter drugs for treating cold symptoms (like pseudoephedrine), diuretics and central nervous system stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin?, corticosteroids, hormonal drugs, antipsychotics, opioids like morphine, phenelzine (Nardil?, alcohol, metronidazole (Flagyl?, and disulfiram (Antabuse?, herbs or supplements with similar effects.

Dosing:

Ginseng is sold in the forms of tea, capsules, tablets, chewing gum, candy, cigarettes, elixirs, extracts and topical preparations. Doses ranging from 100mg to 2 grams have been used.

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