Posts Tagged ‘Ginseng’
Ginseng (Panax Species)
Clinical Trials for Herbal Extracts
Ginseng is thought of by many as a virtual panacea. Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) has been used for centuries as a general tonic, stimulant, and stress reliever. In Chinese medicine, American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) has been used, but is thought to possess less stimulant activity. Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) has Read the rest of this post >>>
Problems associated with the use of herbal medicines
Criteria for Use in Health and Disease
Despite the popularity of botanical supplements, many herbal products on the market are of low quality and dubious efficacy. Scientists, clinicians, and consumers are often concerned about safety, effectiveness, and consistency of herbal preparations. Their apprehension about these Read the rest of this post >>>