AMERICAN GINSENG

ABOUT AMERICAN GINSENGGinseng is a key ingredient used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is also widely used in Western cultures a dietary supplement and botanical element.There are two types of ginseng. Often both types are taken for a health balancing effect. Consumers take American ginseng for a cooling effect and Asian ginseng for a heating effe...

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7 Proven Health Benefits of Ginseng

Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.This slow-growing, short plant with fleshy roots can be classified three ways, depending on how long it is grown: fresh, white or red.Fresh ginseng is harvested before 4 years, while white ginseng is harvested between 4–6 years and red ginseng is harvested after 6 or more years.There are many types of this...

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AMERICAN GINSENG: OVERVIEW INFORMATION

Overview InformationAmerican ginseng (Panax quinquefolis) is an herb that grows mainly in North America. Wild American ginseng is in such high demand that it has been declared a threatened or endangered species in some states in the United States.People take American ginseng by mouth for stress, to boost the immune system, and as a stimulant.American ginseng is often used...

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AMERICAN GINSENG: SIDE EFFECT & SAFETY

American ginseng is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth appropriately, short-term. Doses of 100-3000 mg daily have been used safely for up to 12 weeks. Single doses of up to 10 grams have also been safely used. In addition, a specific American ginseng extract called CVT-E002 (Cold-FX, Afexa Life Sciences, Canada) has also been used safely for up to 4 months.When taken by mouth,...

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AMERICAN GINSENG: DOSING

The following doses have been studied in scientific research:BY MOUTH:For reducing blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes: 3 grams up to 2 hours before a meal. American ginseng should be taken within 2 hours of a meal. If it is taken too long before eating, the blood sugar might become too low.100-200 mg of American ginseng have been taken daily for up to 8 weeks.For preventing...

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