Drug Name

Ginseng

Drug Uses

Ginseng has traditionally been used for fighting fatigue, providing immune support. Ginseng helps maintain stamina and energy levels and may enhance physical performance.

• Fights Fatigue;
• Supports Immune System;
• Improves Memory and Concentration;
• Enhances Physical and Mental Performance;
• Increases Energy;
• Supports and Stimulates Efficient Adrenal Function;
• Helps with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

How to use

As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules two times daily 30 minutes before meals with a glass of water.

Drug Class and Mechanism

This herb is an aphrodisiac, analgesic, adaptogen and general stimulant.

It has been used for treating anxiety, cancer, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, cognitive ability, diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure, impotence, infertility, menopause troubles, and stress.

It has been shown to prevent nervous disorders in those undergoing morphine treatment or amphetamine withdrawal. It also slows the heart rate and decreases the heart's demand for oxygen.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Ginseng, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Ginseng at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Ginseng out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Saw Palmetto, or have certain conditions. Be sure your doctor knows if you have:

• a bleeding or blood clotting disorder (such as hemophilia);
• stomach ulcer with active bleeding; or
• ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.

Before taking saw palmetto, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this product if you have:

• liver disease;
• heart disease;
• a heart rhythm disorder;
• a history of stomach ulcer; or
• asthma or other breathing disorder.

Do not take saw palmetto without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Saw palmetto may be harmful to an unborn baby. It is not known whether saw palmetto passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor.

Possible Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Agitation; diarrhea; headache; nervousness; trouble sleeping.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); vaginal bleeding.

More Information

Ginseng is usually derived from two different species of plant: American and Asian ginseng. Siberian ginseng is not really ginseng and contains different active components, but it has antistress effects similar to those of American and Asian ginseng.