Ginseng - from the Chinese words for "man root," because the root resembles the shape of the human body - springs from the forest primeval. Originally harvested in the wild in North America and East Asia, it was used in traditional Asian me...
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Ginseng - from the Chinese words for "man root," because the root resembles the shape of the human body - springs from the forest primeval. Originally harvested in the wild in North America and East Asia, it was used in traditional Asian medicine as a panacea: a cure-all. Today, ginseng is grown commercially, notably in Wisconsin, for export to Asia and is used in many parts of the world as a tonic. Candies, soft drinks, and other snacks fortified with ginseng are unlikely to have enough ginseng to be medically active.
So many claims have been made for ginseng for so many years that there must be something to its story. Countless laboratory studies, and some very reputable clinical trials, suggest regular use may very well increase feelings of strength and well-being, improve mental performance, particularly in the elderly and in individuals who are already pathologically stressed (from a disease or from a stressful situation). Epidemiologic studies suggesting lower cancer rates in ginseng-users are also encouraging, though in need of much more confirmation. Consumers should be sure to buy products containing standardized amounts of ginsenosides (at least 4 percent).
How to Take Ginseng
In general, 15 to 20 drops of the traditional 33 percent alcohol-based tinctures can be taken 2 to 3 times a day. Alternatively, 20 to 30 drops of the glycerin-based tincture can be taken 3 to 4 times a day.
For those needing a stronger remedy, tablets and capsules are the preferred form. For most users a standardized extract taken at a dose of 100 to 200 mg daily is adequate. Higher doses can also be taken but professional advice should be sought. A high dose regime should not be taken on a long-term basis because the body will become tolerant to its effects.
Another way to take ginseng is in the phytosome form. This process makes the herb highly absorbable by mixing itwith a fatty substance called phosphatidylcholine. A 50 mg dose of ginseng phytosome is probably the strongest ginseng extract available.
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Directions
Take 20-30 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily as needed.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Toxicity
There have been no cases of acute or long-term toxicity reported from ginseng; however, some non-toxic side effects have been noted when taken at higher doses. These side effects include irritability and anxiety, headache and palpitations. It appears to be a case of less is more. Some patients with high blood pressure experience a lowering of the blood pressure when they take a lower dose over the long term, whereas their blood pressure may actually increase if they take a high dose.
Drug-Herb Interactions
There have been a few reports of interactions with pheneizine, the monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
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