Description

[Latin Name] Radix Ginseng [English Name] Ginseng [Pinyin] Renshen [Chinese Name] 人参 [Origin] Gingseng is the dried root of Panax ginseng C.A. Mey, Araliaceae, Wild ones are called wild mountain ginseng, while cultivated ones are called garden ginseng. The drug derived from the cultivated form is known as “Yuanshen” (Garden Ginseng) and the drug derived from the wild origin is known as “Shanshen” (Wild Ginseng). The drug is collected in autumn and washed clean. Sun-dried or bake dried. Yuanshen is known as “Shengshaishen” (Sun dried Ginseng). After steamed dried Yuanshen is known as “Hongshen” (Red Ginseng). Sun-dried Shanshen is known as “Shengshaishanshen”(Sun-dried Wild Ginseng). [Action] To reinforce the vital energy, to remedy collapse and restore the normal pulse, to benefit the spleen and lung, to promote the production of body fluid, and to calm the nerves. [Indications] Prostration with impending collapse marked by cold limbs and faint pulse; diminished function of the spleen with loss of appetite; cough and dysnea due to diminished function of the lung; thirst due to impairment of body fluid of diabetes caused by internal heat; general weakness with frigidity; heart failure, cardiogenic shock. [Usage and dosage] **9 g [Precaution] Incompatible with Rhizoma et Radix Veratri. [Storage] Preserve in a well closed containers, stored in a cool and dry place, protected from moth.