🌱Panax ginseng
Asian ginseng (ren shen)
Panax ginseng
A famously prized root — slow-growing, warming, and used for vitality.
Traditional use
Taken in small amounts to restore energy after illness or strain. Considered too warming for younger, hot-constituted people.
How to prepare
Simmer 2–3 g sliced root in 2 cups water for 30 minutes; sip warm. Or take a standardized extract per the label.
Safety notes
Can raise blood pressure, disturb sleep if taken late, and interact with blood thinners and diabetes medications.
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