PANAX GINSENG

Possible applications: Anxiety Cancer Fatigue Immunodepression Menopausal Symptoms

This small perenial grew wild in the damp woodlands of northern China, Manchuria and Korea.  This is the most famous medicinal plant of China where is has been used for its revitalizing properties, expecially after a long illness.  It is regarded as more potent than Siberian Ginseng.  Athletes benefit from ginseng's anti-fatigue properties.  Ginseng can be toxic and it is important to begin slowly with low doses and discover your own limits...  Ginseng can be toxic in high doses with the following side effects:

hypertension, breast pain, menstual changes, anxiety, irritability, nervousness and insomnia.

ŠJamie Longstreet 1996-2004