Use(s) or Purpose(s)
- Used as supportive therapy for the promotion of healthy glucose levels
- Reinforce QI, benefit the spleen and lung, relieve symptoms of thirst due to impairment of body fluids and internal heat
- Helps support cognitive function and/or reduce mental fatigue (in cases of mental stress)
- Helps enhance physical capacity/performance (in cases of physical stress)
Risk Information
Caution(s) and warning(s):
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking antidepressant medications, if you are taking blood thinners or digoxin and/or if you have diabetes.
Contraindication(s) :
According to TCM, do not use in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs, heat excess, or in the absence of significant qi deficiency.
Known adverse reaction(s) :
Some people may experience insomnia, anxiety, or headaches, in which case, discontinue use.
We find panax ginseng in:
GLUCO-LIB
References :
Santé Canada. Natural Health Products Ingredients Databas <http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca>
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