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Asian Ginseng
Description: Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng) has been documented in use as far back as the first century AD. Its main components, ginsenosides, are believed to be the components which affect physical and mental performance.1 The other important component is polysaccharides, which support immune function.2 It is used frequently as a general tonic for its revitalizing properties. It is thought to elicit some of its effect by support of the adrenal gland.3 It has many uses in folk medicine.

Useful in treatment of: Alzheimer’s Disease, athletics and Fitness, Cancer, Common Cold, diabetes, fatigue, Fibromyalgia, influenza, Male Infertility, stress.

Recommended Dosage: 100 to 200 mg daily of a standardized preparation. Works best when taken for a 3 week regimen, then not for a week. Start at the lower dose and advance slowly. Watch for side effects (below) that can indicate toxicity.

Contraindications: high blood pressure. Should not be combined with caffeine. Side effects can include anxiety, euphoria, nervousness, skin eruptions and morning diarrhea.

References:

1Shibata S, Tanaka O, et al. Chemistry and pharmacology of Panax. In Economic and Medicinal Plant Research, vol 1, ed. H Wagner, H Hikino, NR Farnsworth. London: Academic Press, 1985, 217–84.
2See DM, Broumand N, Sahi L, et al. In vitro effects of echinacea and ginseng on natural killer and antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity in healthy subjects and chronic fatigue syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients. Immunopharmacol 1997;35:229–35.
3Murray MT. The Healing Power of Herbs. Prima Health, 1995; p265-279.
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