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Asian ginseng

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Chinese ginsengKorean ginsengRed ginsengWhite ginseng
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Panax ginseng
Related Remedies: American ginseng

Description: Asian ginseng is a slow-growing perennial plant native to east of Asia. It is from araliaceae family. Its old and dried root is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Impotence RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng increases libido in men; enhances good feeling; improves nitric oxide and energy production; used for treatment. Take 2-3 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 300-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Aging prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an anti-aging; slows down aging process; enhances good feeling; improves energy production; alleviates fatigue. Take 0.5-1.5 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 75-225 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Common cold RatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an adaptogen; enhances immune system; fights infection; reduces duration and severity; used during the onset of disease and for prevention. Take 0.5-1.5 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 75-225 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Common cold prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an adaptogen; enhances immune system; used during the onset of disease and for prevention. Take 0.5-1.5 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 75-225 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Debility RatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an adaptogen; alleviates fatigue and debility; improves energy production. Take 0.5-1.5 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 75-225 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • General well-being RatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an adaptogen; enhances immune system; improves mental function and energy production; alleviates fatigue; enhances good feeling. Take 0.5-1.5 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 75-225 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Improving concentration RatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng improves mental function, memory, concentration and attention. Take 1-3 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 150-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Adaptogen RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 225-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Aphrodisiac RatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an aphrodisiac; increases libido. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 225-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Increasing endurance RatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng increases endurance. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 225-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Stimulant RatingRatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is a stimulant; stimulates and increases body functions and energy. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 225-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 225-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-aging RatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 225-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    Asian ginseng is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 225-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-3 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 150-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage.
Side effects: Insomnia, digestive problems, hyperactivity and headache. Asian ginseng may cause allergic reactions.
Do not use it for children or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Do not use it if you have breast cancer, heart disease, hypertension or menorrhagia. Do not use Asian ginseng with other stimulants (like caffeine, ephedra and others). Asian ginseng may interact with some prescription drugs. AAA

Available Forms

Asian ginseng is available in tablet, capsule, powder, tincure and bulk form.

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