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American ginseng

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Panax quinquefolius
Related Remedies: Asian ginseng

Description: American ginseng is a plant native to North America and cultivated in United States and other parts of the world. Its dried root is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Common cold RatingRatingRatingRating

    American ginseng enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Common cold prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    American ginseng enhances immune system; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Influenza RatingRatingRatingRating

    American ginseng enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Sore throat RatingRatingRatingRating

    American ginseng enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • ADD RatingRatingRating

    American ginseng improves mental function, memory, concentration and attention. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Adrenal exhaustion RatingRatingRating

    American ginseng improves energy production; alleviates fatigue. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Diabetes type I RatingRatingRating

    American ginseng reduces blood sugar and blood sugar elevation after a meal. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Adaptogen RatingRatingRatingRating

    American ginseng is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Stimulant RatingRatingRatingRating

    American ginseng is a stimulant; stimulates and increases body functions and energy. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    American ginseng is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    American ginseng is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Ergogenic aid RatingRatingRating

    American ginseng is an ergogenic aid; helps to improve physical or mental performance. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Female sexual tonic RatingRatingRating

    American ginseng is a female sexual tonic; strengthens female sexual organs. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Hypoglycemic RatingRatingRating

    American ginseng is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it during pregnancy and breast-feeding, if you have hypertension.
Side effects: Hypertension, insomnia, anxiety, headache and agitation.

Available Forms

American ginseng is available in tablet, capsule, tincture, powder and bulk form.

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