| Pin-yin: |
ren shen |
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| English name: |
Ginseng root |
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| Where grown: |
Northeast China, Korea, Japan |
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| Source: |
Dried root of Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. |
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| Properties: |
Sweet, slightly bitter, neutral |
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| Channels entered: |
Spleen, lung, heart |
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| Function: |
Effectively nourishes essential qi, nourishes yin and blood, generates saliva, nourishes lung and calms spirit. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For internal injury due to overstrain, strengthens heart, and as an emergency treatment for collapse. Also for reduced appetite, fatigue, short of breath, wheezing, cold extremities, spontaneous sweating, loose stool, diarrhea, sudden collapse, palpitations, forgetfulness, dizziness, headache, impotence, frequent urination, strong thirst, heavy or incessant vaginal discharge, chronic childhood convulsions and chronic deficient symptoms. It is helpful for all qi, blood, or internal fluids deficiency symptoms. |
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| Cautions: |
Contraindicated for pathogenic cases of excess type or heat symptoms. Do not use with Radix et Rhizoma Veratri(li lu). |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
3~9g. Decoct separately then mix with other decoctions. To use in powders, 2g per dosage, twice a day. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry place. Keep tightly sealed. Protect from worm infestation. |
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