Ginseng Side Effects

Dr.V — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:49:30 +0000

Too many medicines may cause about side effects of ginseng, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. If you need you can check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ginseng:

Agitation
Diarrhea
Headache
Nervousness
Trouble Sleeping

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Ginseng:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); vaginal bleeding.
Ginseng may affect blood glucose levels and should not be used in patients with diabetes mellitus.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur to you and others but we just take the most important that you need to know about Ginseng Side Effects. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Ginseng problems

Dr.V — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:46:39 +0000

A few people have had apparent allergic reactions to ginseng. Ginseng is suspected of causing asthma attacks in several asthmatics, and elevating blood pressure in some.

There are a number of prescription and over-the-counter drugs which may be rendered ineffective or combine dangerously with ginseng. These include aspirin and other anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofin, anticoagulants such as warfarin (mentioned above), drugs that treat diabetes by lower blood sugar and a variety of anti-depressants.

If you are taking any of these drugs, consult your doctor before adding ginseng to your daily supplements; you may need to take an altered dosage of ginseng, your prescription may need to be adjusted, or you may not be able to take ginseng at all.
Products containing ginseng varied greatly in their herb content as well as recommendations for use.
- Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2004 Dec;1(3):305-313. Epub 2004 Oct 6. — Phytochemical Assays of Commercial Botanical Dietary Supplements. — Krochmal R, Hardy M, Bowerman S, Lu QY, Wang HJ, Elashoff R, Heber D.

What is Ginseng?

Dr.V — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:49:04 +0000

Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal supplements, with reported therapeutic effects ranging from increased erectile function in men, enhanced memory and cognitive functioning, improved moods, increased energy and resistance to stress and some of the signs of aging. With such claims, it’s no wonder everyone wants to take ginseng.Ginseng is found only in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America and in eastern Asia ,typically in cooler climates.
This wild ginseng might be abundant but the time it takes for it to be cultivated can be very long. It can go as long as several decades in certain instances.
Side effects of Ginseng, an herb thought to improve memory, mood and sex while fighting the effects of aging. It is not without its dangers, and should be treated with respect.