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xi yang shen

ginseng, American (Panax quinquefolius)

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Reported Uses

  • NOTE: see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table
  • ADHD [Insufficient Evidence]
  • anemia, chronic disease-related [Insufficient Evidence]
  • antiretroviral-induced insulin resistance [Insufficient Evidence]
  • athletic performance [Insufficient Evidence]
  • breast CA [Insufficient Evidence]
  • cancer-related fatigue [Insufficient Evidence]
  • cardiovascular disease [Insufficient Evidence]
  • cognitive function [Insufficient Evidence]
  • diabetes mellitus, type 2 [Insufficient Evidence]
  • epilepsy [Insufficient Evidence]
  • headache [Insufficient Evidence]
  • heart failure [Insufficient Evidence]
  • HIV/AIDS [Insufficient Evidence]
  • HTN [Insufficient Evidence]
  • menopausal symptoms [Insufficient Evidence]
  • schizophrenia [Insufficient Evidence]
  • ulcerative colitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • URI [Possibly Effective]

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