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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi Defficiency (Qi Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Slightly warm
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| Taste |
Sweet, slightly bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, Lu
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| Functions |
Strongly tonifies Qi.
Strengthens Lungs.
Strengthens Spleen and Stomach.
Benefits Yin and generates Fluids.
Benefits Heart and calms Shen in conditions of Deficiency of Qi and Blood.
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Deficiency of Yin with Heat, in Damp Heat or Excess Heat, in Liver Yang Rising.
Contraindicated in conditions with very high blood pressure (>180mmHg). - Overuse can lead to headache, insomnia, palpitations, and hypertension
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use (with appropriate breaks)
Symptoms of agitation, fever, dizziness and insomnia may appear after ingestion
of more than 3-6g if contraindications are ignored.
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Ginsenosides, panaxynol, panacene and often germanium
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| Western Properties |
Tonic, stimulant, rejuvenative, sexual stimulant, hypoglycemic, anti-diuretic, adaptogenic,
cardiotonic, increases protein synthesis, anti-allergic, endocrine restorative, anti-oxidant,
sympathetic nervous system stimulant, stomachic, hepatoprotective, immune system stimulant
and regulator, stimulates phagocytes and lymphocytes, stimulates leukocyte production
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| Notes |
Improves mental performance/memory - Stimulates sex hormone production
Stimulates adrenals, increasing resistance to stress - Increases appetite
Causes heart to beat more strongly - Lowers blood cholesterol
Regulates blood pressure (up or down) except for severe hypertension
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