American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)

西洋参xī yáng cānXiyangcan

Panax quinquefolius · Plant

Panax quinquefolius
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Indications

Cautions

May increase bleeding risk; avoid with stimulants; may lower blood sugar; caution with hormone-sensitive conditions.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists American Ginseng for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Cough & Asthma With Phlegm-bloodDiabetes Mellitus Due To Internal HeatQi VacuityThirst With Dry ThroatVacuity Heat & Vexation FatigueYin Depletion & Effulgent Fire

TCM actions

What the catalogue says American Ginseng does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Clear Fire & Engender LiquidSupplement Qi & Nourish Yin

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