American ginseng | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It has been studied for fatigue, blood sugar regulation, and the common cold. 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
American ginseng
Latin name
Panax quinquefolius
Common names
American ginseng
foreign names
Panax quinquefolius
The group
Araliaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
North America; Indigenous Medicine
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Araliaceae family, the scientific name Panax quinquefolius 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 fatigue, blood sugar regulation, and the common cold.
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 lower blood sugar and interfere with anticoagulants.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
North America; Indigenous Medicine
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Panax quinquefolius species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
North America; Native American 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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