Panax ginseng C. A. Mey
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Panax ginseng C. A. Mey is aslo known as Panax notoginseng Burkill Hoo & Tseng, Panax quinquefolius Linn., belongs to Araliaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Al-Jazr al-Admi, Junsha, Junsha-Kaazibah, Panaxi.
The English Name for this herb is Ginseng.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Jenseng, Tapmari.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey are Adaptogen, Alterative, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, CNS Stimulant, Demulcent, Febrifuge, General Tonic, Hypoglycemic, Stimulant, Tonic.
Indications
The Indications of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey are Diabetes, Cold, Sore Throat, Influenza, Stress, Alzheimers Disease, Chronic Fatigue.
The Indication of Leaves of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey is Cough.
The Indications of Root of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey are Cough, Nausea, Polyuria, Gastritis, General Debility, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Sexual Debility, Nervous Affections, Headache, Insomnia, Neurasthenia.
No Contra Indication information is available for Panax ginseng C. A. Mey.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Panax ginseng C. A. Mey.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Panax ginseng C. A. Mey.
Dosage
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Herb's Description
Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. It is a smooth herbaceous perennial belonging to the ivy family Araliaceae. It has a large, fleshy, and very slow-growing root which usually grows to 2 to 3 inches in length 1/2 to 1 inch in thickness. It is spindle-shaped and annulated with a round summit. The color is pale yellow to brown. It’s erect stem grows to over 1 foot and usually has three leaves divided by 5 leaflets and a singular terminal umbel. It produces bright red pea-sized berries in clusters.
Panax ginseng C. A. Mey's Root. Roots are usually harvested in the fall. It is thought that the roots should not be harvested until they are at least 5 years old or older for optimum medicinal strength.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of China , Korea , Siberia. It occurs in Asia.
Substitutes
No information regarding Panax ginseng C. A. Mey's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Panax ginseng C. A. Mey's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Panax ginseng C. A. Mey's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In recommended doses ginseng is generally safe. Rarely, newborn babies who are given Panax ginseng have developed an intoxication-like condition. In adults, a few cases of hepatitis or inflamed blood vessels in the brain have been attributed to taking it. Panax ginseng may lead to heart rate changes that could worsen heart conditions. One case of possible severe allergy to Panax ginseng resulted in breathing problems, low blood pressure, and sudden appearance of a rash. More often, Panax ginseng is associated with milder and temporary side effects such as diarrhea, insomnia, and nervousness.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. (work in progress)