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| | Ginseng (American ginseng, Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean red ginseng, Panax ginseng: Panax spp. including P. ... |
 | | Ginseng is commonly used by athletes with the intention of improving stamina. |
 | | Ginseng may have estrogen-like effects, and has been associated with reports of breast tenderness, loss of menstrual periods, vaginal bleeding after menopause, breast enlargement (reported in men), difficulty developing or maintaining an erection, or increased "sexual responsiveness." Avoid use of ginseng in patients with hormone sensitive conditions, such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, or endometriosis. |
 | | Ginseng may produce manic symptoms, based on a case report: In a single case report involving a 56 year-old woman with previous affective disorder, a manic episode was reported during ginseng intake. |
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