Chinese Red Ginseng Capsules (Panax ginseng; Hong Ren Shen) 100

Functions: Strongly Tonifies Yuan-Source Qi Tonifies the Spleen Tonifies Lung Tonifies Qi and Blood Generates Body Fluids Relieves Thirst Calms the Shen Improves Mental Function Tonifies Wei Qi Indications: Yuan-source Qi deficiency presenting with fatigue breathlessness cold extremities or weakness following excessive blood loss loss of fluids due to severe vomiting diarrhea or profuse sweating severe or chronic illness. Spleen Qi deficiency with lethargy digestive weakness diarrhea poor appetite nausea vomiting or organ prolapse. Lung Qi deficiency with chronic cough wheezing shortness of breath. Qi and Blood deficiency with poor cognitive functioning confusion forgetfulness insomnia palpitations. Qi and Yang deficiency for with impotence. Wei-defensive Qi deficiency with lowered immunity frequent colds or infections and in long-term debility such as recovery from illness surgery childbirth or great emotional shock. Standard Dosage: 2 capsules daily. Ingredients: Panax ginseng root. - Ren shen. Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during the early stages of acute illness such as cold and flu or during an acute infection. Chinese Ren Shen 'root of heaven ' Panax ginseng Asian ginseng is native to Manchuria and Korea and is cultivated in China Korea and Japan. The ginseng plant requires 5-7 years to mature from seed. Ginseng has a sweetly aromatic flavour. Its root has long been regarded by the Chinese as a panacea for illness though it was usually used by them in a prophylactic (preventive) rather than a curative manner. Many Native American tribes used American ginseng Panax quinquefolia. Medicinal uses ranged from digestive disorders to sexual problems. The Chinese began to use American ginseng after it was imported during the 1700s. The traditional applications in China are somewhat different from those for Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng) American ginseng being considered a better stomachic. The type and ratio of ginsenosides are somewhat different in American and Asian ginseng but not radically different. Pharmacologically ginseng is nonspecific in its effects and is capable of a normalizing action irrespective of the pathological situation. Ginseng's ginsenosides are believed to increase energy counter the effects of stress and enhance intellectual and physical performance. Thirteen ginsenosides have been identified in Asian ginseng. Ginsenosides Rgl and Rbl have received the most attention. Other constituents include the panaxans which help lower blood sugar and the polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules) which support immune function. Numerous double-blind studies have confirmed Chinese tradition objectively demonstrating Asian ginseng's ability to lower blood sugar reduce fatigue and stress and support the normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis the hormonal stress system of the body. Ginseng's support of the brain's production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) appears to improve mental performance learning and memory and sensory awareness exactly as Chinese tradition has always maintained. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs reflecting the opinion of modern scientific herbalism recommends Ginseng root [Panax ginseng] 'As tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue and debility for declining capacity for work and concentration also during convalescence.' 'Daily dosage: 1 - 2 g of root; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Cut root for teas powder and galenical preparations for internal use. Duration of Administration: Generally up to 3 months. A repeated course is feasible.' 'Action: In various stress models e.g. an immobilization test and the coldness test the resistance of laboratory test animals (rodents) was increased.' Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'In China both varieties [Asian Panax ginseng & American Panax quinquefolia] are used particularly for dyspepsia vomiting and nervous disorders. A decoction of ½ oz. of the root boiled in tea or soup and taken every morning is commonly held a remedy for consumption and other diseases.' 'In Western medicine it is considered a mild stomachic tonic and stimulant useful in loss of appetite and in digestive affections that arise from mental and nervous exhaustion.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: [Panax quinquefolia] 'A mild tonic and stimulant. Useful in loss of appetite slight nervous debility and weak stomach. Continued for some length of time for its temporary administration gives but little benefit it is a very important remedy in nervous dyspepsia and in mental exhaustion from overwork. It gives fairly good results in nervous prostration and in cerebral anemia.' 'By some it is considered useful in asthma gravel convulsions paralysis to invigorate the virile powers etc. It gives fairly good results in atonic laryngitis bronchitis and some relief in phthisis being a secondary remedy for these complaints. Dose of the powder from 10 to 60 grains; of the infusion from 2 to 4 fluid ounces; specific panax 5 to 60 drops.' American Materia Medica 1919 (Ellingwood): [Panax quinquefolia] 'This agent is an important article of commerce in China being a general domestic remedy and highly prized. It is a mild sedative and tonic to the nerve centers improving their tone if persisted in and increasing the capillary circulation of the brain. It is given in cerebral anemia and if combined with other tonics is capable of doing some good. It is also prescribed in the failure of digestion incident to nervous prostration and general nerve irritation.'