Ginseng

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Overdosage & Contraindications

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OVERDOSE

Ginseng Abuse Syndrome – the cases reported on Ginseng abuse syndrome are controversial due to the possibility the ginseng consumed had adulterants, that the ginseng types are unknown including how they were processed, and that the reports may not have been verified. The following are the side effects reported for this Syndrome:

Intoxication induced by Ginseng causing: ¹⁵⁸

Mild irritability

Prutititus

Intoxication

Hyperpyrexia

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Ginseng is contraindicated for hypertension ¹⁵⁹

Ginseng is contraindicated in patients taking phenelzine sulfate ^162,167,168

In Chinese Medicine, traditionally, ginseng is considered contraindicated if the patient is taking Rhizome et Radix Frat (Li Lu) ¹⁷²

Traditionally Ginseng was thought to be incompatible with the intake of Faeces Trogopterori (Rhizoma Trogopterorum or Wu Ling Zhi) ¹⁷², however this is under debate ^160,169

Traditionally Ginseng has been contraindicated in cases of high blood pressure.

Traditionally Ginseng has been contraindicated in cases of excessive menstrual bleeding.

Ginseng may be contraindicated if used with estrogens or corticosteroids ¹⁶²

Ginseng may be contraindicated if taking blood thinning medication s.c. as warfarin, however this is not clinically proven ¹⁷¹

Usage of stimulants may be contraindicated if a patient has cardiovascular disease and is taking Ginseng ¹⁶⁴

Ginseng, as with any herbal or prescription drug, may interact with other medications you are be taking. If taking other medications, please consult your physician.

May be contraindicated if pregnant. ¹⁵⁹ There is no clinical data concerning it’s safety for usage in pregnancy. There is a least one study indicating a threefold increase in the study groups incident of gestational diabetes. ¹⁶⁵

If pregnant please consult your physician.

Ginseng may be contraindicated in patients with Diabetes mellitus ¹⁶² but is currently being studied for its therapeutic value.

Brand Name: Ginseng
Generic Name: Korean (Panax) Ginseng

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