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Panax ginseng

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Araliaceae
English Names
  • Ginseng
Natural Habitat
  • Manchuria
  • Korea
  • Japan
  • China
  • Tibet
Part(s) Used
  • Radix Ginseng = Radix Ninsi
Constituent(s)
  • essential oil
  • resin
  • saponin
  • tannin
  • phosphates
  • bitter principle
Action
  • aphrodisiac
  • tonic
  • stimulant
  • restorative
  • alterative
  • demulcent



Panax quinquefolium

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Araliaceae
English Names
  • American Ginseng
Natural Habitat
  • North America
Part(s) Used
  • Radix Panax quinquefolius
Action
  • used as substitute for Radix Ginseng: tonic
  • stimulant
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