American Ginseng 5% Ginsenosides

Botanical: Panax quinquefolius

Family:  Araliaceae (ginseng)

Other common names:  Five Fingers, Man's Health, Red Berry

Fight stress and energize your body with American Ginseng, one of the world's most recognized natural energizers.  A great way to revitalize your body, American Ginseng is an excellent herb to help you cope with stress and promote overall health and vitality. Scientific support is now emerging for its use in the regulation of various metabolic disturbances including blood sugar and lipid levels.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
American Ginseng is an adaptogen having a sedative effect on the central nervous system. This herb grows in the northeast United States and Canada.  In the United States, it is found from Michigan and Wisconsin, south to northern Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Oklahoma.  A heavy concentration lies in the Appalachian Mountains, although wild American Ginseng is considered endangered.  Ginseng was valued by the native American Indians long before the White men began to popularize it.  Wild American Ginseng gained its notoriety in the 1700s, when a French Jesuit priest returned to Paris with a sample he had found in southern Canada.  Sensing the potential profits from the plant, Jesuits sent missionaries to Canada to find more of it, and for several years the Jesuits shipped tons of American Ginseng to China.  In 1784, George Washington reported using pack horses for carrying Ginseng, and Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett were said to have made large sums of money in Ginseng trafficking.  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.  American Ginseng is one of the most popular forms of Ginseng being used today, and the most expensive.  Normalizing system levels of the body, American Ginseng has been used to lower cholesterol, increase energy levels, balance metabolism and stimulate the immune system.  American Ginseng may also be used to alleviate fatigue, relieve nervousness and reduce stress, especially after acute illnesses.  American Ginseng increases oxygenation to the cells and tissues, stimulating the regeneration of damaged cells.  For this reason, American Ginseng is commonly used to enhance the feeling of overall well being, stimulating the nervous system, brain and heart. The cooling and anti-inflammatory properties found in American Ginseng may also be used to help reduce fevers and relieve respiratory problems, including dry coughing and wheezing.  American Ginseng is considered to have more 'cooling' properties than its Asian counterparts.  It is only used after the roots are at least four years old. 

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Since American Ginseng stimulates fertility, it should be avoided by women in the first week after starting any new brand of oral contraceptives.  It should be avoided by women who take prescription medications for which pregnancy is contraindicated, especially isotretinoin (Accutane). This product should not be taken by pregnant or nursing mothers. There may be possible interactions with blood thinners, i.e., Coumadin, aspirin, Plavix and Ticlid. American Ginseng should not be taken by people with hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, heart disorders, asthma or insomnia.

Capsule Information:
Our American Ginseng supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.