Panax, American Ginseng, Xi Yang Shen 西洋参
Xi Yang Shen (TCM)
Panax quinquefolium
Medicinal Plants, Millspaugh, 1892
Medicinal Plants, Millspaugh, 1892
American Ginseng root
Notes on Pharmacognosy, Otto Augustus Wall, 1902
Notes on Pharmacognosy, Otto Augustus Wall, 1902
Botanical name:
Panax quinquefolium
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, moist. Sweet, slightly Bitter
Classification:
N. Yin Tonics
Panax quinquefolium
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, moist. Sweet, slightly Bitter
Classification:
N. Yin Tonics
Uses:
1. Benefits Qi, Nourishes Yin:
-Yin-deficient Heat;
2. Nourishes Lung Yin, Clears Lung Heat:
-Cough, Wheezing
3. Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach Qi:
-lethargy, poor appetite
Dose:
Powder: 500mg–2 grams;
Comment:
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Correctives:
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Substitutes:
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Preparations:
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Powder: 500mg–2 grams;
Comment:
... available in PRO version
Correctives:
... available in PRO version
Substitutes:
... available in PRO version
Preparations:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
1. High Fever that has damaged Qi and Yin, American Ginseng with ... available in PRO version
2. Lethargy, Wheezing with Heat and Yin deficiency, American Ginseng with ... available in PRO version
3. Yin deficient Heat:
i. American Ginseng with ... available in PRO version
ii. with dryness of the Mouth and Throat, debility, American Ginseng with ... available in PRO version
4. Yin and Qi deficiency, American Ginseng with ... available in PRO version
5. Chronic Cough:
i. from Heat, American Ginseng with ... available in PRO version
ii. from Lung weakness, American Ginseng with ... available in PRO version
6. Diabetes, American Ginseng with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas
Mai Men Dong Tang
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang
Cautions:
1. Not generally used in heat conditions (unless corrected in formula). Especially not used in Heat-type bleeding or external pathogenic heat.
2. Not used in rising Liver Yang.
3. Best to avoid use with coffee.
Drug Interactions:
Not used with Veratrum Li Lu.
Main Preparations used:
1. Not generally used in heat conditions (unless corrected in formula). Especially not used in Heat-type bleeding or external pathogenic heat.
2. Not used in rising Liver Yang.
3. Best to avoid use with coffee.
Drug Interactions:
Not used with Veratrum Li Lu.
Main Preparations used:
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GENERAL / REVIEW
–Panacis Quinquefolii Radix: A Review of the Botany, Phytochemistry, Quality Control, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Industrial Applications Research Progress.
–[Research progress on saponins, biological activities of saponins, and quality control of Panax quinquefolium].
PROCESSING
–[Influence of different processed methods on 10 kinds of ginsensides in Panacis Quinquefolii Radix].
TONIC EFFECT
–[Research on the mechanism of Yin-enriching and Qi-reinforcing, strengthening body and tonification deficiency syndrome action of radix Panacis quinquefolii].
–Panacis Quinquefolii Radix: A Review of the Botany, Phytochemistry, Quality Control, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Industrial Applications Research Progress.
–[Research progress on saponins, biological activities of saponins, and quality control of Panax quinquefolium].
PROCESSING
–[Influence of different processed methods on 10 kinds of ginsensides in Panacis Quinquefolii Radix].
TONIC EFFECT
–[Research on the mechanism of Yin-enriching and Qi-reinforcing, strengthening body and tonification deficiency syndrome action of radix Panacis quinquefolii].