Asian ginseng | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It has been studied for stress, fatigue, and some aspects of cognitive performance. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Asian ginseng
Latin name
Panax ginseng
Common names
Asian ginseng
foreign names
Panax ginseng
The group
Araliaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia; Chinese and Korean medicine
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Araliaceae family, the scientific name Panax ginseng is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
root
chemical components
Ginsenosides
Properties and medical uses
It has been studied for stress, fatigue, and some aspects of cognitive performance.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may cause insomnia and interact with warfarin and diabetes medications.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia; Chinese and Korean medicine
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Panax ginseng are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
East Asia; Chinese and Korean medicine.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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