Condition
Treatment Support
tonifies weak adrenals
Application
capsules, tablets, tea, or tincture
American Ginseng
(Panax quinquefolius)
Botanical Information
An upright three-pronged plant with up to five leaflets on each prong. Produces red berries in the fall. Grows in deep hardwood forests of the eastern U.S.
Working with American Ginseng
Part(s) Used
Root
Herb Forms
Tinctures, tablets, capsules, teas, bulk herb, powder. Buy organically-grown or woods-grown as a first choice.
American ginseng is an excellent herb for people who have chronic fatigue, depression, and general weakness due to overwork and stress. It balances hormones and protects the adrenals. American ginseng is also useful for digestive weakness and irritable bowel syndrome. In Chinese medicine it is considered a “yin tonic.” It is less warming and stimulating than red ginsengs, which should not be taken by young people or when there are signs of heat, such as headaches and rashes.
American ginseng has a taste of SWEET, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with American Ginseng
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
adaptogen, hormone tonic
Application
tincture, capsule, tablet, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
stimulating tonic
Application
tincture, capsule, tablet
Condition
Treatment Support
hormone, nerve tonic
Application
capsules, tablets, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
hormone tonic, metabolic regulator
Application
tincture, tea, capsules or tablets
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
