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Panax Ginseng
What are other names for this remedy?
Type of medicine: natural remedy Scientific and common names: Panax quinquefolium, panax schinseng, American ginseng, Korean ginseng, Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Japanese Ginseng, red ginseng, white ginseng, ginseng root
What is ginseng?
The ginseng plant has leaves that grow in a circle around a straight stem. Yellowish-green umbrella-shaped flowers grow in the center and produce red berries. The roots are used to make medicines. Ginseng has been used in medicines for more than 2000 years. There are 3 different kinds of ginseng. American ginseng and Panax ginseng are very similar. Siberian ginseng is used for different conditions and has different side effects
. Read labels carefully and make sure that you are getting the type of ginseng that you want. What is it used for?
Ginseng has been used to: Treat erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Help the body resist infections. Lower cholesterol in the blood. Lower blood sugar in diabetes. Improve thinking and memory. Increase strength and endurance. Reduce cancer risk. Reduce stress and anxiety. Treat mild depression. Relieve fatigue. Remove excess water from the body.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve uses for natural remedies. The FDA does not inspect or regulate natural remedies the way they do prescription medicines. How is it taken?
Ginseng is taken by mouth in tablet, capsule, or liquid form. It is also included in some cosmetics and creams used on the skin. Follow the directions printed on the product label or given by your health care provider. Generally it is recommended that you not take ginseng continually for more than 3 months. You should wait 1 to 2 weeks before starting another course of ginseng.
What should I watch out for? Do not take
panax ginseng if you have: a bleeding disorder breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer endometriosis had an organ transplant heart problems low or uncontrolled blood pressure trouble sleeping schizophrenia uterine fibroids.
Diabetics: This medicine may affect your blood sugar level and change the amount of insulin or other diabetes medicines you may need. Talk to your health care provider about this.
Females of childbearing age: Do not take this remedy if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist about any natural remedy that you are using or considering. If your provider does not give you specific instructions, follow the directions that come with the package. Do not take more or take it longer than recommended. Ask about anything you do not understand. Remember: Natural remedies are not always safe.
You should not take them if you are pregnant or breast-feeding without your health care provider's approval. They should not be taken by infants, children, or older adults without your provider's approval.
They affect your body and may interact with prescription medicines that you take.
Natural remedies are not standardized and may have different strengths and effects. They may be contaminated.
What are the possible side effects?
Along with its desirable effects, this remedy may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the remedy. Tell your health care provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse. Life-threatening (Report these to your health care provider right away. If you cannot reach your health care provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction
(hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat). Serious: Severe rash, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, unusual tiredness.
Other: Minor bleeding (such as nosebleeds), headache, trouble sleeping, diarrhea, menstrual problems, breast pain, increased heart rate, drowsiness, nervousness, loss of appetite, itching, rash, dizziness, mood changes; pain, burning, or irritation when applied to the skin.
What products might interact with this remedy?
When you take this remedy with other medicines, it can change the way this remedy or any of the medicines work. Vitamins and certain foods may also interact. Using these products together might cause harmful side effects. Before taking this remedy, talk to your health care provider if you are taking: blood thinning medicines such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), cilostazol (Pletal), clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, and ticlopidine (Ticlid)
caffeine and stimulants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
diabetes medicines such as insulin, metformin (Glucophage), glyburide (DiaBeta), glipizide (Glucotrol), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and pioglitazone (Actos)
furosemide (Lasix)
herbal remedies with blood thinning effects such as anise, angelica, arnica, capsicum, celery, chamomile, clove, fenugreek, feverfew, garlic, ginger, horseradish, licorice, papain, turmeric, and willow
MAO inhibitor antidepressants such as phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and isocarboxazid (Marplan) (Do not take an MAO inhibitor and this medicine within 14 days of each other.)
medicines used to suppress the immune system such as azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), and sirolimus (Rapamune)
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Motrin IB, Advil, Nuprin), naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve, Naprelan), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), nabumetone (Relafen), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), sulindac (Clinoril), piroxicam (Feldene), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), and oxaprozin (Daypro).
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, nonprescription, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins) with you. Be sure that you tell all health care providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
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Keep all natural remedies and medicines out of the reach of children.
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