Ginseng| Panax ginseng | Korean ginseng | Red ginseng

Ginseng has traditionally been used as a natural remedy for*:

Treating lethargy and fatigue

Improving the health of people recovering from illness

Increasing a sense of well-being and stamina

Improving both mental and physical performance

Treating erectile dysfunction,

Treating hepatitisC 

Treating symptoms related to menopause

Lowering blood glucose and controlling blood pressure

Contraindications and side effects

When taken by mouth, ginseng is usually well tolerated. Some sources suggest that its use be limited to 3 months because of concerns about the development of longer term side effects.

The most common side effects are headaches, sleep and gastrointestinal problems.

Asian ginseng can cause allergic reactions.

There have been reports of breast tenderness, menstrual irregularities, and high blood pressure associated with Asian ginseng products, but these products' components were not analysed, so effects may have been due to another herb or drug in the product.

Panax ginseng may lower levels of blood sugar; this effect may be seen more in people with diabetes. Therefore, people with diabetes should use extra caution with Panax ginseng, especially if they are using medicines to lower blood sugar or taking other herbs, such as bitter melon and fenugreek, that also lower blood sugar.

Active compounds

Steroidal glycosides called panaxosides;sterols, D vitamins

Adult tincture dosage:

Based on a tincture with a herb to alcohol ratio of 1:3 take 2ml to 4ml three times a day

When taking herbal remedies always use tinctures not tablets or capsules

*You should not use this website for diagnosis or treatment.

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Information on Ginseng

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