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* 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. | * 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 | *[[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== | ==Health Benefits and uses of Ginseng are== | ||
Revision as of 05:48, 30 March 2019
- 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
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
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.
