Indications

Used in Asian medicine to tonify qi, nourish yin, and cool fire from yin deficiency. Milder and less stimulating than Panax ginseng.

Endocrine
• stress
• diabetes mellitus type 2

Respiratory
• colds
• flu
• hemoptysis

Nervous
• physical and mental exhaustion

Cancer
• chemotherapy and radiation (adjunct)
• immunosuppression
• leukopenia
• neutropenia
• fatigue

Gastrointestinal
• decreased appetite
• poor digestion

Actions

• Adaptogen
• Immunomodulator
• Tonic
• Stimulant
• Sedative
• Hypoglycemic
• Anticancer

Constituents

• Terpenoids
• Steroidal Glycosides (Ginsenosides )

Posology

• Decoction (dried herb): 3-9 g bid

Safety

• Generally considered safe when used as indicated.

Interactions

• Anticoagulants (Coumadin) • may interact.

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