Overview
The
best known varieties of ginseng are Korean…
Benefits
Stimulates
brain, heart, and blood vessels…
Natural
Sources
Ginseng
plant
How
to Use
It
is preferable to be administered in liquid form due to…
Cautions
Do
not take if you are pregnant, there is a possibility…
Side
Effects
Skin
problems-Discontinue use. Call your physician... |
Overview:
The best known varieties of ginseng are Korean or Chinese ginseng (Panax
ginseng) and Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus). Korean ginseng is
considered to be more stimulating than Siberian ginseng. Ginseng has long been
used in Chinese medicine as a tonic. The enhance to body’s ability to cope
with stress, improve energy metabolism, lower blood sugar, blood immunity,
enhance liver function, and regulate cell growth. Chemicals that are found in
ginseng are arabinose, camphor, ginsenosides, mucilage, panaxosides, resin,
saponin, and starch.
How This Mineral Works in Your Body:
Stimulates brain, heart, and blood vessels
Reduces stress and fatigue
Increases secretion of histamine
Improves appetite and digestion
Acts as a stimulant
Acts as an antioxidant
Treat rheumatic pain in the elderly
Used as an aphrodisiac
May increase mental and physical stamina
May treat symptoms of menopause
May reduce effects of radiation exposure
May reduce blood glucose in diabetics
May alleviate insomnia
Where This Mineral is Found:
Ginseng plant
How to Use:
Available as:
root
Cautions:
Do not take if you:
Are pregnant, there is a possibility you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
in the future
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or
duodenal ulcers, reflux esophagitis, ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis or diverticulitis
Have been diagnosed with cystic breast disease, breast cancer, heart disease or
high blood pressure
Have any acute infections
Consult your doctor if:
Your condition does not improve after two weeks of medicinal use of this herb.
More effective and safer treatments may exist.
Use any herbs or medicinal drugs such as aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough
remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other
prescription or non-prescription drugs
Pregnancy:
Do not take this herb unless prescribed by your physician
Breastfeeding:
Do not take this herb unless prescribed by your physician
Infants and Children:
It is hazardous to treat infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation.
Storage:
Keep in a cool and dry location and away from direct light, but do not freeze.
Keep safely away from children.
Do not keep in bathroom medicine cabinet. Heat and dampness may alter the action
of the herb.
Safe dosage:
It is advised that you consult with your physician for the proper dose for your
condition
Take only for a limited time and follow the manufacturer’s recommended dose.
Toxicity:
Regarded as safe if taken in appropriate quantities and for limited periods of
time
Side Effects:
Signs and symptoms : What to do
Diarrhea : Discontinue use. Call you physician immediately.
Nausea or vomiting : Discontinue use. Call you physician immediately.
High blood pressure : Discontinue use. Call you physician immediately.
Nervousness : Discontinue use. Call you physician immediately.
Insomnia : Discontinue use. Call you physician immediately.
Skin problems : Discontinue use. Call you physician immediately.
Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgoaceae) Inositol
(Myoinositol) 
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