Pharmacologic Substance
ginseng preparation
gin·seng prep·a·ra·tion
Effect:
Appetite Stimulation; Unknown Physiological Effect
May Treat:
Erectile Dysfunction;
Fatigue
More Information:
Definitions related to ginseng preparation:
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(ginseng) An herb with a root that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(american ginseng) The aromatic root of the perennial herb Panax quinquefolius, native to eastern North America. American ginseng, used in Chinese traditional medicine and available as a nutritional supplement, is classified as an adaptogenic herb with multiple effects, many of which are regulatory in nature. It contains a complex mixture of saponin glycosides, also known as ginsenosides or panaxosides. Although the mechanism of action is unclear, this agent is reported to enhance the immune system and reduce fatigue.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Ginseng is a family of plants. Dietary supplements are derived from American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) or Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng). Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is a different genus and does not contain the ingredients believed to be active in the 2 forms used in supplements.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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