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• A Natural Remedy for Fatigue

  Traditional Chinese medicine has valued the health benefits of ginseng for over 2,000 years.MayoClinic.com: Ginseng Panax ginseng, which is also known as Asian ginseng, is one of the most understood and utilized species of ginseng. Traditional Chinese Medicine has mainly used it as an herbal remedy to combat fatigue and weakness. It is classified as an adaptogen, which means it increases the body's resistance to stress. American Family Physician: Panax ginseng (October 15. 2003) The American version of ginseng, Panax quinquefolius, was was discovered in American in 1716. Asian ginseng is noted to elicit more of a yang, or warming, effect, while American ginseng has a cooling, or yin effect.

  You will find on this page general information about ginseng, specific information about dosing levels, scientific research results, precautions for usage, videos about ginseng, and links that will help you research various aspects of this adaptogenic herb.

• Fast Facts

  1. Number of species: 11
  2. Each species affects body differently
  3. Typically grows in cooler climates
  4. Most commonly used species: Panax ginseng, Panax quinquefoliusMayoClinic.com: Ginseng
  5. Comes from root of plant
  6. Preparations: Extracts, powders, granules, sugared slices, whole dried roots
  7. Recommended Dosing, long-term:: Should not exceed 1 gram dry root per day, divided into various intervals during the day http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ginseng...
  8. Athletic performance dosage: 400 mg dried root powder per day
  9. Panax ginseng tea preparation: 3 g fresh root or 1.5 g dried root in 5 ounces of water, steep in boling water for up to 15 minutes and strain. May take for 3-4 times daily for up to 4 weeks
  10. Recommended duration of treatment: Treatment periods last for 2-4 weeks and a break of 1-2 weeks is recommended afterwards.
  11. Premature ejaculation: 0.2 g of SS cream applied to the skin http://www.pehomepage.com/Treating-PE/Cr...
  12. Precautions: Do not use Panax ginseng' if you have high blood pressure or a heart condition
  13. First cultivated: 16th Century in Korea http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/Ca...

• Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Order: Apiales
  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Subfamily: Aralioideae
  • Tribe: Galegeae
  • Genus: Panax

• Uses of Ginseng That Have Good Scientific Evidence

  • Boosting the immune system
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Reference: MayoClinic

• Other Uses of Ginseng Under Investigation

  Aplastic anemia

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Birth outcomes (anoxemic encephalopathy)
  • Bronchodilator
  • Cancer chemotherapy
  • Cancer prevention
  • Cardiovascular risk reduction
  • Chronic hepatitis B
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Dementia
  • Diabetic complications (kidney damage)
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Exercise performance
  • Fatigue
  • Fistula (anal)
  • Heart damage (cardiac bypass complications)
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (refractory)
  • Intracranial pressure (ICP)
  • Kidney dysfunction (hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome)
  • Liver protection
  • Lung conditions
  • Male infertility
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Mental performance
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Neurological disorders
  • Pregnancy problems (intrauterine growth retardation)
  • Premature ejaculation
  • Quality of life
  • Radiation therapy side effects
  • Respiratory infections
  • Sexual arousal (in women)
  • Viral myocarditis
  • Well-being
  • Reference: MayoClinic

• Precautions

  • Side effects are rare when ginseng is used at recommended doses, however the following precautions should be followed according the the Mayo Clinic:
  • It is wise not to use ginseng for heat, excess syndromes or with symptoms of toxic heat (infection)http://gancao.net/herbology/nature-of-ginseng-453
  • In case of diabetes or hypoglycemia, use caution as it may lower blood sugar levels.
  • It may lower or increase blood pressure.
  • There is some evidence that it may reduce the effects of the blood-thinning agent warfarin.
  • Do not use with hormone sensitive conditions, including breast cancer, uterine cancer, or endometriosis.
  • During pregnancy, avoid using tinctures with a high level of alcohol.

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• Disclaimer

  The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a doctor for information on ginseng.

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