Ginseng Pharmacology

Ginseng

About Ginseng
Steroid glycosides.
Mechanism of Action of Ginseng
It contains chemicals called ginsenosides that seem to affect insulin levels in the body and lower blood sugar. Other chemicals, called polysaccharides, might affect the immune system.
Pharmacokinets of Ginseng
N/A
Onset of Action for Ginseng
N/A
Duration of Action for Ginseng
N/A
Half Life of Ginseng
N/A
Side Effects of Ginseng
1.Diarrhea
2.Itching
3.Insomnia
4.Headache
5.Nervousness
6.Rapid heartbeat
7.Increased blood pressure or decreased blood pressure
8.Breast tenderness
9.Vaginal bleeding in women
Contra-indications of Ginseng
N/A
Special Precautions while taking Ginseng
1.Diabetes
2.Schizophrenia
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Not recommended
Breast Feeding Related Information
Not recommended
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Ginseng
1.Adaptogen-adapt to internal/external stressors, fight fatigue, increase stamina
2.Lowering blood sugar after a meal in people with type 2 diabetes
3.Preventing respiratory tract infections such as the common cold or influenza in adults
Interactions for Ginseng
1.Warfarin:Ginseng decreases its effectiveness.
2.Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs).
3.Antidepressants: Panax ginseng might stimulate the body.. Taking Panax ginseng with these medications used for depression might cause too much stimulation. This might cause side effects such as anxiousness, headache, restlessness, and insomnia.
Typical Dosage for Ginseng
1.For reducing blood sugar after a meal in people with type 2 diabetes: 3 grams up to 2 hours before a meal.
2.For erectile dysfunction: Panax ginseng 900 mg three times daily.
Schedule of Ginseng
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Storage Requirements for Ginseng
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of Ginseng
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Ginseng
N/A

Home Delivery for Ginseng in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for ginseng and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for ginseng may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take ginseng only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for ginseng before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for ginseng with the pharmacy.

Ginseng is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for ginseng might be better known than ginseng itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have ginseng in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for ginseng.