Panax ginseng
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Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
6- (Used in Herbal Medicine as) supportive therapy for the promotion of healthy glucose levels
- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) enhance physical capacity/performance (in cases of physical stress)
- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) support cognitive function and/or reduce mental fatigue (in cases of mental stress)
- Helps support cognition
- Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress over time (e.g. in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress)
- Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to reinforce qi, benefit the spleen and lung, relieve symptoms of thirst due to impairment of body fluids and internal heat
Conditions Requiring Product Details
1These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Panax ginseng until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Caution to verifyDo not use in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs, heat excess, or in the absence of significant qi deficiencyPANAX GINSENG · Traditional Chinese Medicine
Approved Dose Ranges
4| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Glucose levels; Cognitive function/cognition; Mental stress; Physical stress; Adaptogen | 0.5–9 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Glucose levels; Cognitive function/cognition; Mental stress; Physical stress; Adaptogen | 200–600 milligrams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Traditional Chinese Medicine | 0.5–4 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Traditional Chinese Medicine | 3–10 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
4adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience insomnia, anxiety or headaches
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking antidepressant medication, blood thinners or digoxin
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes
Alternative Names
10Asian ginseng(common)Chinese ginseng(common)Hong shen(common)Korean ginseng(common)Korean red ginseng(common)Oriental ginseng(common)Panax ginseng(common)Red ginseng(common)Ren shen(common)Panax ginseng
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
10100 mg258 licensed products
50 mg245 licensed products
0 140 licensed products
25 mg140 licensed products
100 milligrams93 licensed products
200 mg82 licensed products
500 mg78 licensed products
250 mg69 licensed products
50 milligrams66 licensed products
30 mg63 licensed products
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