Ginseng , Ginseng
Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng, Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma
Ren Shen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; slightly warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To reinforce the vital energy, to remedy collapse and restore the normal pulse, to benefit the spleen and lung, to promote the production of body fluid, and to calm the nerves.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Qi vacuity and verging on desertion, cold limbs and faint pulse, reduced food intake due to spleen vacuity, cough and asthma due to lung vacuity, fluid damage and thirst, diabetes mellitus due to internal heat, enduring illness qi vacuity, fright palpitation and insomnia, impotence, uterus cold, cardiac failure.