Ren Shen
3licensed products
1 monograph
Granules, Powder for solution
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 Ren Shen 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
32.5 g2 licensed products
25 milligrams2 licensed products
38 mg1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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