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| − | *[[American ginseng]] | + | *[[American ginseng]] = Panax Quinquefolium |
| − | *[[Panax Ginseng]] | + | *[[Panax Ginseng]] = Korean Ginseng or Chinese Ginseng |
| − | *[[Siberian ginseng]] | + | *[[Siberian ginseng]] = Acanthopanax Senticosus |
| + | * [[Indian Ginseng]] = Ashwagandha | ||
| + | * [[Japanese Ginseng]] = Panax Japonicus | ||
| + | * [[Panax Pseudoginseng]] = Nepal ginseng or Himalayan ginseng | ||
| + | * Brazilian Ginseng = [[Suma]] or Hebanthe eriantha | ||
| + | * Malaysian Ginseng = [[Eurycoma Longifolia]] | ||
| + | ==Special Precautions of Ginseng== | ||
| + | * Ginseng: May increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulants (blood thinners such as warfarin and heparin). Can also increase the bleeding effects of aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketoprofen. Combined with MAO inhibitors such as Nardil or Parnate may cause headache, trouble sleeping, nervousness and hyperactivity. | ||
| + | *[[Prince's Ginseng]] (Hai Er Shen) is not a member of the panax family | ||
| + | * See Precautions [[Panax Ginseng]]. | ||
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| + | ==Health Benefits and uses of Ginseng are== | ||
| + | * Adaptogen: Increases body's ability to handle stresses of all kinds. Partly, this is because it "tones down" the sympathetic (fight or flight) nervous system and increases the relaxing parasympathetic system | ||
| + | * Used in [[Fu Zheng Therapy]] | ||
| + | ==Main Combinations== | ||
| + | * Intellectual concentration : [[Bacopa]] + [[Ginkgo Biloba]] + [[Eleutherococcus]] (or Ginseng) | ||
| + | * Tonic : [[Guarana]] + Ginseng | ||
| + | * Tonic, stimulation of immunity, chronic fatigue : [[Royal Jelly]] + [[Goji Berry]] ([[Maca]] or Ginseng) | ||
{{headers}} | {{headers}} | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:herbal medicine]] | [[Category:herbal medicine]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Adaptogen]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:22, 5 January 2022
- American ginseng = Panax Quinquefolium
- Panax Ginseng = Korean Ginseng or Chinese Ginseng
- Siberian ginseng = Acanthopanax Senticosus
- Indian Ginseng = Ashwagandha
- Japanese Ginseng = Panax Japonicus
- Panax Pseudoginseng = Nepal ginseng or Himalayan ginseng
- Brazilian Ginseng = Suma or Hebanthe eriantha
- Malaysian Ginseng = Eurycoma Longifolia
Contents
Special Precautions of Ginseng
- Ginseng: May increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulants (blood thinners such as warfarin and heparin). Can also increase the bleeding effects of aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketoprofen. Combined with MAO inhibitors such as Nardil or Parnate may cause headache, trouble sleeping, nervousness and hyperactivity.
- Prince's Ginseng (Hai Er Shen) is not a member of the panax family
- See Precautions Panax Ginseng.
Health Benefits and uses of Ginseng are
- Adaptogen: Increases body's ability to handle stresses of all kinds. Partly, this is because it "tones down" the sympathetic (fight or flight) nervous system and increases the relaxing parasympathetic system
- Used in Fu Zheng Therapy
Main Combinations
- Intellectual concentration : Bacopa + Ginkgo Biloba + Eleutherococcus (or Ginseng)
- Tonic : Guarana + Ginseng
- Tonic, stimulation of immunity, chronic fatigue : Royal Jelly + Goji Berry (Maca or Ginseng)
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
