American Ginseng
Panacis Quinquefolii Radix, Radix Panacis Quinquefolii
Xi Yang Shen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to replenish qi and promote body fluids; 2. to nourish yin and clear heat

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Qi vacuity, yin depletion and effulgent fire, cough and asthma with phlegm-blood, vacuity heat and vexation fatigue, diabetes mellitus due to internal heat, thirst with dry throat.