GINSENG
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Uses? |
Athletic performance Mental dullness Convalescence Aphrodisiac Fatigue Tonic |
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Who? |
Almost everyone |
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Who can’t? |
People with high pressure, heart palpitations, asthma or high fever People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding |
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How long? |
Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people |
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Side effects? |
Stomach upset Headaches Dizziness Insomnia |
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Available forms? |
Teas, capsules, extracts, tablets, tinctures |
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Dose? |
Follow health professional advice or directions on the package |
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Part used? |
Root |
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Comes from? |
Asian ginseng is cultivated in China, Korea and Japan. America ginseng is wild harvested in eastern North America |
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Other names? |
P Quinquefolius (American ginseng ) Ginseng root ( P. ginseng ) Oriental ginseng Chinese ginseng Korean ginseng Panax Ginseng Asian ginseng |