Ginseng root
Ginseng radix
Ginsengwurzel
Published January 17, 1991
Name of Drug
Ginseng radix, ginseng root.
Composition of Drug
Ginseng root consists of the dried main and lateral root and root hairs of Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer [Fam. Araliaceae], as well as their preparations in effective dosage.
The root contains at least 1.5 percent ginsenosides, calculated as ginsenoside Rg1.
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Uses
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As tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility, for declining capacity for work and concentration, also during convalescence.
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Contraindications
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None known.
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Side Effects
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None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Daily dosage:
- 1 - 2 g of root;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Cut root for teas, powder and galenical preparations for internal use.
Duration of Administration
Generally up to 3 months.
A repeated course is feasible.
Action
In various stress models, e.g., an immobilization test and the coldness test, the resistance of laboratory test animals (rodents) was increased.
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