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  Ginseng, American: Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
American ginseng is considered a less potent member of the ginseng family, but it is a highly prized tonic and herbal remedy.
American ginseng was used medicinally by many Native American tribes as a health stimulant and sexual tonic and for various health problems including headaches, female infertility, digestive problems, fever, and earache.
American ginseng is also used in Chinese medicine for chronic fevers; to aid in the recovery of infectious diseases; for strengthening the lungs in cases of tuberculosis, bronchitis and asthma; and for the loss of the voice associated with respiratory disorders.
health.enotes.com /alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/ginseng-american   (1363 words)

  
 Ginseng - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ginseng is characterized by the presence of ginsenoside.
Ginseng that is produced in the United States and Canada is particularly prized in Chinese societies, and many ginseng packages are prominently colored red, white, and blue.
Wild ginseng is ginseng that has not been planted and cultivated domestically, rather it is that which grows naturally and is harvested from wherever it is found to be growing.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ginseng   (1225 words)

  
 American Ginseng - RxList Herbal FAQ
As American Ginseng and Asian Ginseng have similar constituents it may be that concerns associated with one may also be inherent to the other.
Ginseng Abuse Syndrome - the cases reported on Ginseng abuse syndrome are controversial due to the possibility the ginseng consumed had adulterants, that the ginseng types are unknown including how they were processed, and that the reports may not have been verified.
To cultivate good quality ginseng it is believed that maintenance of the soil, shade and other environmental conditions need careful attention and that roots should be allowed to mature for up to 5 years or longer and be harvested at the correct time of year.
www.rxlist.com /cgi/alt/ginseng_am_faq.htm   (1392 words)

  
 Herbal Descriptions - American Ginseng - Panax quinquefolius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
American Ginseng has been traditionally used by the American Indians as a general tonic, as a natural restorative for the weak and wounded, and to help the mind (mental alertness and retention).
American Ginseng is also believed to increase stamina and learning ability, and has been used historically for stress, fatigue characterized by insomnia, poor appetite, nervousness and restlessness.
Ginseng also helps by directly affecting the adrenal-pituitary axis, the result of which is manifested by an increased resistance to the effects of stress.
www.viable-herbal.com /herbdesc1/1ginsame.htm   (725 words)

  
 North American Ginseng Supplement - Benefits & General Information
American Ginseng is a perennial herb that is native to a variety of areas in North America.
American ginseng was first cultivated in the United States in the late 1800s, and was considered by Native Americans to be one of their most sacred herbs.
American ginseng is also used to reduce the effects of stress, improve performance, boost energy levels, enhance memory, and stimulate the immune system.
www.cancernutritioncenter.com /american-ginseng.htm   (367 words)

  
 NAC | American Ginseng Production
American ginseng, (Panax quinquefolium) - is a native American herb with a range that extends from Southern Quebec to Northern Georgia and from the East Coast to the Midwest (Figure 1).
Ginseng roots are usually dug by hand, carefully, so as not to damage the root or the fibers that grow from the main taproot.
Ginseng growing in a forested environment is certainly not a "get rich quick" scheme as it takes a minimum of five to eight years of growth before harvesting can occur.
www.unl.edu /nac/afnotes/ff-3   (2221 words)

  
 American Ginseng
American ginseng is listed in CITES Appendix 11, controlling and monitoring its trade "in order to avoid utilization incompatible with [its] survival" (Singer, 1979).
Cultivation of American ginseng was begun in the 1870's by Abraham Whisman of Boones Path, Virginia.
Consequently, American ginseng is preferred by consumers in subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, as it is a cold or mild tonic, that will reduce "heat" in the system, while acting as a general tonic.
www.herbalgram.org /default.asp?c=american_ginseng   (2762 words)

  
 Ginseng benefits by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
Moreover, the effects of ginseng on the corpus cavernosa appear to be mediated by the release of nitric oxide from endothelial cells and from nerves that surround the vessels.
Ginseng use after cancer diagnosis, particularly current use, was positively associated with QOL scores, with the strongest effect in the psychological and social well-being domains.
Moreover, the effects of ginseng on the corpus cavernosum appear to be mediated by the release and/or modification of release of nitric oxide from endothelial cells and perivascular nerves.
www.raysahelian.com /ginseng.html   (5176 words)

  
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American ginseng is a perennial plant indigenous to North America, mostly the central and eastern regions of Canada and the United States.
Ginseng roots from native non-cultivated woodlot or forest populations are collected by gatherers, much like is done with wild mushrooms.
However, ginseng root as a cultivated crop is not as highly regarded as wild ginseng by its consumers.
www.island.wsu.edu /CROPS/GINSENGI.htm   (1134 words)

  
 American Ginseng
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), on the other hand, although part of the same plant family called Araliaceae, is an entirely different plant and does not contain ginsenosides, the active ingredients found in both Asian and American ginseng.
One similarity that American, Asian, and Siberian ginsengs all share is that each of these herbs is considered to be an adaptogen, a substance that strengthens the body, helping it return to normal when it has been subjected to stress.
While taking ginseng, it is wise to avoid caffeine or other substances that stimulate the central nervous system because the ginseng may increase their effects, possibly causing nervousness, sweating, insomnia, or irregular heartbeat.
www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsHerbs/GinsengAmericanch.html   (2564 words)

  
 American Ginseng Benefits and Information
American ginseng is similar enough to Asian ginseng to chemically have the same effects.
American ginseng root is light tan and looks a bit like a human body.
American ginseng contains ginsenosides, which are thought to fight fatigue and stress by supporting the adrenal glands and the use of oxygen by exercising muscles.
www.nutrasanus.com /american-ginseng.html   (512 words)

  
 American Ginseng Root and Powder Profile
There are actually three different herbs commonly called ginseng: Asian or Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), and Siberian "ginseng" (Eleutherococcus senticosus), the latter herb having many of the same effects as the first two even though it is in a different plant family.
American ginseng is eleutheroƍs kinder and gentler cousin.
A full daily dose of American ginseng provides many of the same symptomatic benefits as estrogen replacement therapy, and laboratory research suggests that the herb provides chemicals that "lock" estrogen receptors and possibly prevent estrogen-stimulation of breast cancer.
www.mountainroseherbs.com /learn/ginseng_root_american.php   (378 words)

  
 botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Ginseng - Herb Profile and Information
For successful cultivation of Ginseng in America, it is stated that a loose, rich soil, with a heavy mulch of leaves and about 80 per cent shade - generally provided artificially is necessary.
---Substitutes---A substitute for Ginseng, somewhat employed in China, is the root of Codonopsis Tangshen, a bell-flowered plant, used by the poor as a substitute for the costly Ginseng.
Ginseng is sometimes accidentally collected with Senega Root (Polygala Senega, Linn.) and with Virginian Snake Root (Aristolochia Serpentaria, Linn.), but is easily detected, being less wrinkled and twisted and yellower in colour.
www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/g/ginsen15.html   (1629 words)

  
 Ginseng, American - Monograph Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The fruit of the American Ginseng is a cluster of bright red berries.
American Ginseng is effective in the treatment of debility associated with old age or illness because it increases the body's immune functions.
Ginseng is excellent in treating depression in the elderly who might not be chemically depressed, but who may need extra energy to enjoy life again.
www.silvermedicine.org /altcancer/ginseng_amer.htm   (471 words)

  
 American Ginseng
Ginseng also grows on southwest-facing slopes, in soil where sand or clay is characteristic, and in forests with conifers and softwoods, but most wild populations thrive in upland, north-and east-facing woods where shade and loam soils are typical.
By comparison, the intensive culture of field-cultivated ginseng is an expensive venture, requiring valuable land, high-cost artificial shade and costly maintenance for four or five years before a harvest.
Before embarking on any type of ginseng culture, growers must consider the risks, be prepared to dedicate both time and effort to the project, have another source of income and live near the growing area to discourage potential vandalism.
mdc.mo.gov /nathis/plantpage/flora/ginseng   (2253 words)

  
 American Ginseng Monograph   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Two species of ginseng are available: Oriental ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium).
Oriental ginseng is more of a stimulant and can raise blood pressure in some people, so I recommend using only the American species for dogs.
Ginseng probably has little to offer young dogs, but may provide an increase in vitality to older one.
neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu /Alt_med/Library/Monograph/ginseng.html   (189 words)

  
 American ginseng - Panax quinquefolius
It is estimated that ginseng harvesting in New York is over $3 million annually, and another $50 million of out-of- state harvested ginseng is bought and sold by New York dealers each year.
Ginseng is an important source of income for many New Yorker's and could become a source of income for many others.
The ultimate goal of the ginseng program is to insure the survival of the species in the wild.
www.dec.state.ny.us /website/dlf/privland/forprot/ginseng   (344 words)

  
 Chinese Natural Herbs - American Ginseng Tea
The Ginseng used to make Royal King American Ginseng Tea is carefully selected from the most highly prized Ginseng in the world.
American Ginseng, similar to Chinese Ginseng except that it has a milder effect, contains ginsenosides, which are thought to fight fatigue and stress by supporting the adrenal glands and the use of oxygen by exercising muscles.
American Ginseng tonifies the five organs: the liver, heart, lungs, kidney, and spleen.
www.chinesenaturalherbs.com /herb_pages/amergins_tea.asp   (221 words)

  
 American Ginseng   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Chinese began to use American ginseng after it was imported during the 1700s.
This study also found that American ginseng was equally effective in controlling the rise in blood sugar if it was given up to two hours before or together with the drink.
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
www.kroger.com /hn/Herb/Ginseng_American.htm   (651 words)

  
 Ginseng (Wild American)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Ginseng was valued by the native Americans long before the white men began to popularize it.
American ginseng became a lucrative crop, and not unlike the gold during the gold rush of California, the wild ginseng was almost wiped out along the Eastern seaboard due to overharvesting.
Eighty percent of U.S. ginseng is grown in Marathon County, Wis. Most American Ginseng is exported to Asian countries.
www.1001herbs.com /americanginseng   (374 words)

  
 Ginseng, Wild American
American ginseng has been harvested as a cash crop for over 200 years.
At one point, American ginseng was almost wiped out along the eastern seaboard due to overharvesting.
American ginseng is considered to have more cooling properties than its Asian counterparts.
herbalrose.com /shopsite_sc/store/html/nss-ginseng-wild-american.html   (263 words)

  
 Ginseng
American Ginseng, while fairly new and unknown in modern culture, has been used by almost
America used wild American Ginseng in much the same manner as the Chinese used Asian Ginseng.
Ginseng cultivation began sometime around the 1880's as wild Ginseng was already becoming
www.telliquah.com /Ginseng/Ginseng.htm   (480 words)

  
 Home - Rainey Ginseng   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Shopping for American Ginseng Root and products can be done online, by mail order, fax, toll-free phone or at our store.
Ginseng has been a widely used medicinal plant for centuries.
Canadian ginseng growers are producing a root that has been proven to be superior to all others.
www.raineyginseng.com /ginseng1.html   (131 words)

  
 American Ginseng Root
The ginseng we have is from a US grower that is concerned in what methods are used for ginseng production.
Ginseng is a dietary supplement intended solely for nutritional support.
Ginseng has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent a disease.
www.ecokitty.com /american_ginseng.htm   (234 words)

  
 Ginseng Information - American
American and Asian Ginsengs belong to the species Panax and are similar in their chemical composition.
Asian Ginseng is "warming", therefore people with a "warming" body should only take American Ginseng which is "cooling".
American Ginseng has a more soothing effect, Asian Ginseng a more stimulating effect.
www.globalherbalsupplies.com /herb_information/ginseng_american.htm   (879 words)

  
 Vpak51 - Daily Allowance of Standardized American Ginseng Extract with 8% Ginsenosides   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
It is a more sedative and relaxing type of ginseng and works slowly with the body.
American Ginseng and Siberian Ginseng are separated from the rest of the formula in ONE (1) BROWN capsule to allow Physicians the choice to recommend or not, since studies caution the use of ginseng by patients with hypoglycemia, high blood pressure or heart disorders.
In lower doses ginseng has been known to raise blood pressure, while in higher doses ginseng has been known to reduce blood pressure.
www.vpak.com /Daily_Allowances/Standardized_American_Ginseng_Extract.htm   (375 words)

  
 SYLVAN BOTANICALS NEW YORK GINSENG
Ginseng is an herbaceous perennial found in the understory of mixed hardwood forests of the northeastern, midwestern and southeastern United States and in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
Wild and wild-simulated ginseng is exported from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
In 1975, because of the high demand for wild ginseng root, American ginseng was listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), a treaty to which the United States and 168 other countries are signatories.
www.catskillginseng.com   (1420 words)

  
 American Ginseng by Imperial Elixir
American Ginseng (Panax Quinquefolium) is an adaptogen having yin properties and a sedative effect on the central nervous system.
This member of the ginseng family, which comes from freshly harvested and dried roots grown in choice areas of the Eastern U.S., is ideal for many American lifestyles.
Oriental cultures have cherished American ginseng for centuries and today they still consume the vast majority of the roots grown in this country.
www.taoofherbs.com /products/427/ImperialElixir/AmericanGinseng.htm   (404 words)

  
 American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
American ginseng is considered superior for gastrointestinal problems.
The type and ratio of ginsenosides are somewhat different in American and Asian ginseng, however it is unclear to what extent this affects their medicinal properties.
American ginseng can be taken in the amount of 1–2 grams per day in capsule or tablet form or 3–5 ml of tincture per day.
www.vitaminevi.com /Herb/American_Ginseng.htm   (403 words)

  
 Increase the power of Immortality Device with American Ginseng!
But if you also eat American ginseng everyday, you might be able to correct the disfigurement within 1 year.
Ginseng roots are dried and are very hard for you to chew.
Ginseng is not recommended for pregnant women and children under 14.
www.alexchiu.com /ginseng   (521 words)

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