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AMERICAN GINSENG
Other Names:
Species: PAMAX QUINQUOFOLIUS
Family: GINSENG Origin: USA
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PART COMMONLY USED: ROOT, LEAF
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DESCRIPTION:
The American version of the world's most
popular herb. Reputedly good for just about
everything, though the American specie has not
been completely investigated. Used for stress
and fatigue and conditions of weaknesses.
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Symptoms Treated:
STRESS
IMPOTENCE
CONFUSION
HIGH CHOLESTEROL
CANCER
FATIGUE
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Essential Properties:
GLYCOSIDES
GINSENOSIDES
SAPONIN
PHYTOSTEROL
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Classifications:
MAGIC
TONIC
NATIVE AMERICAN
STIMULANT
APHRODISIAC
ANALGESIC
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Magical Use:
The Pawnees made a love charm by mixing
Ginseng with Columbine and Parsley.
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Aromatherapy Notations:
Not Available.
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Foreign Usage:
Actions considered similar to Asian ginseng, but
probably less powerful. 4 year old roots are used.
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CAUTIONS / WARNINGS:
A few people may notice a little jitteriness after taking
Ginseng. Moderate the amount you take to suit your system.
No toxicity, however, has been reported.
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FDA Notes:
RDA:
Described in Bach Flower Remedy Guide:
Not Available.
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Known in other languages as:
CHINESE:
FRENCH: Not Available.
SPANISH: Not Available.
MAYAN:
INDIAN:
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SUGGESTED APPLICATION:
Capsules: take 1 up to 3 times daily.
Powder: 1-2 tsp in warm liquid daily; or chew root.
Tea: 1 cup daily.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Elden, H.R.: Drug and Cosmetic Industry, pp 36-40, Apr 1990. Forgo, I.:
Aerztliche Praxis, 33(44):1784-1786, 1981.
McCalbel, R.: Herbalgram, No. 16, pp 8-12; Spring 1988. Lieberman, M.
Laurence, R. Ph. The Sexual Pharmacy. New York:
New American Library, 1988. Buichman, D.D. Herbal Medicine. Gramercy
Publ, NY. 1980.
Gerson, M.B. 1954b. Med Klin 49(5):175-179
Other Names:
Species: PAMAX QUINQUOFOLIUS
Family: GINSENG Origin: USA
____________________________________________________
PART COMMONLY USED: ROOT, LEAF
____________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION:
The American version of the world's most
popular herb. Reputedly good for just about
everything, though the American specie has not
been completely investigated. Used for stress
and fatigue and conditions of weaknesses.
____________________________________________________
Symptoms Treated:
STRESS
IMPOTENCE
CONFUSION
HIGH CHOLESTEROL
CANCER
FATIGUE
____________________________________________________
Essential Properties:
GLYCOSIDES
GINSENOSIDES
SAPONIN
PHYTOSTEROL
____________________________________________________
Classifications:
MAGIC
TONIC
NATIVE AMERICAN
STIMULANT
APHRODISIAC
ANALGESIC
____________________________________________________
Magical Use:
The Pawnees made a love charm by mixing
Ginseng with Columbine and Parsley.
____________________________________________________
Aromatherapy Notations:
Not Available.
____________________________________________________
Foreign Usage:
Actions considered similar to Asian ginseng, but
probably less powerful. 4 year old roots are used.
**************************************************************
CAUTIONS / WARNINGS:
A few people may notice a little jitteriness after taking
Ginseng. Moderate the amount you take to suit your system.
No toxicity, however, has been reported.
**************************************************************
FDA Notes:
RDA:
Described in Bach Flower Remedy Guide:
Not Available.
____________________________________________________
Known in other languages as:
CHINESE:
FRENCH: Not Available.
SPANISH: Not Available.
MAYAN:
INDIAN:
____________________________________________________
SUGGESTED APPLICATION:
Capsules: take 1 up to 3 times daily.
Powder: 1-2 tsp in warm liquid daily; or chew root.
Tea: 1 cup daily.
____________________________________________________
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Elden, H.R.: Drug and Cosmetic Industry, pp 36-40, Apr 1990. Forgo, I.:
Aerztliche Praxis, 33(44):1784-1786, 1981.
McCalbel, R.: Herbalgram, No. 16, pp 8-12; Spring 1988. Lieberman, M.
Laurence, R. Ph. The Sexual Pharmacy. New York:
New American Library, 1988. Buichman, D.D. Herbal Medicine. Gramercy
Publ, NY. 1980.
Gerson, M.B. 1954b. Med Klin 49(5):175-179