Panax, Xi Yang Shen, American Ginseng Panax, American Ginseng, Xi Yang Shen 西洋参 Xi Yang Shen (TCM) Panax quinquefoliumMedicinal Plants, Millspaugh, 1892 American Ginseng rootNotes on Pharmacognosy, Otto Augustus Wall, 1902 Botanical name: Panax quinquefolium Parts used: Root Temperature & Taste: Cool, moist. Sweet, slightly Bitter Classification: N. Yin Tonics Uses: 1. Benefits Qi, Nourishes Yin:-Yin-deficient Heat;-Chronic or low-grade Fever-aftermath of a Heat disease or Epidemic disease with weakness, thirst, irritability-‘Wasting and Thirsting disorder’; thirst with wasting as seen in Diabetes2. Nourishes Lung Yin, Clears Lung Heat:-Cough, Wheezing, and Hemoptysis from chronic Heat damaging the Lungs-Loss of Voice3. Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach Qi:-lethargy, poor appetite, abdominal distention, chronic diarrhea-American Ginseng shares this function with Panax Ren Shen, but is not as strong Dose: Powder: 500mg–2 grams;Decoction: 3–9 grams (usually cooked separately in a double-boiler then added to other herbs once cooked) Comment: American Ginseng and its Asian relative are both viewed as powerful tonic medicines. The Asian Ginseng is generally viewed as stronger, and better to increase Qi. The American Ginseng is better to nourish Yin and is preferred in conditions with both Qi and Yin deficiency. However, both share similar functions, both being viewed as substitutes for one…

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