American Ginseng (Anchi Ginseng, Canadian Ginseng, North American Ginseng, Ontario Ginseng, Panax Quinquefolius, Red Berry, Sang, Wisconsin Ginseng)

Suggested dosing of Anchi Ginseng, Canadian Ginseng (American ginseng)

 

Younger

0.25-0.5 g dried root PO BID x 15-20 d, then 2 weeks off

ADHD: combination product (AD-fx; 200mg American Ginseng/ 50 mg gingko) PO BID x4 week

 

Geriatric

0.4-0.8 g dried root PO qD continuously

 

Diabetes Mellitus

3-9 g 2hr before meal (no added benefit of >3 g)

 

Respiratory Infections

200 mg PO BID x 3-4mos (Cold-FX)

 

Suggested uses of Anchi Ginseng, Canadian Ginseng (American ginseng)

Adaptogen: adapt to internal/external stressors, fight fatigue, increased stamina

Anemia, athletic performance enhancement, diabetes, digestion problems, gastritis, immunostimulant, impotence, infection, stress

 

Efficacy

Possibly effective for diabetes and respiratory tract infections

Insufficient reliable information for other uses

 

Anchi Ginseng, Canadian Ginseng (American ginseng) adverse (side) effects

Frequency not defined

Allergic skin reactions

Diarrhea

Headache

HTn

Insomnia

Itching

Increased libido

Nervousness

Palpitations

Vaginal bleeding

 

Warnings

Contraindications

Hypertension, pregnancy

Breast CA, endometrial CA, endometriosis, hemorrhage, hormone sensitive conditions, ovarian CA, thrombosis, uterine fibroids

Avoid prior to surgery: may cause bleeding

 

Cautions

Bleeding disorders, cardiac disorders, diabetes mellitus, hypotension, insomnia, schizophrenia

 

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: N/A

Lactation: N/A

 

Pregnancy categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

 

Pharmacology of Anchi Ginseng, Canadian Ginseng (American ginseng)

Mechanism of action

Ginsenosides have various metabolic effects

Metabolism: N/A

Excretion: N/A