American Ginseng
American
ginseng is an herb. The root is used to make medicine.
1. It is used for stress, to boost the immune system, and as
a general tonic and stimulant.
2. American ginseng is often used to fight infections such
as colds and flu. There is some evidence that it might help
prevent colds and flu and make symptoms milder when
infections do occur.
3. It is used for other infections including HIV/AIDS,
infections of the intestine (dysentery), and particular
infections (Pseudomonas infections) that are common in
people with cystic fibrosis.
4. Some people use American ginseng to improve digestion and
for loss of appetite, as well as for vomiting, inflammation
of the colon (colitis), and inflammation of the lining of
the stomach (gastritis).
5. American ginseng is also used for low iron in the blood
(anemia), diabetes, trouble sleeping (insomnia), nerve pain,
erectile dysfunction (ED), fever, hangover symptoms,
attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood and
bleeding disorders, cancer, painful joints, dizziness,
headaches, convulsions, fibromyalgia, “hardening of the
arteries” (atherosclerosis), memory loss, and as an
anti-aging aid. |
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