Ginseng

Ginseng has traditionally been used for fighting fatigue, providing immune support. Ginseng helps maintain stamina and energy levels and may enhance physical performance.

• Fights Fatigue;
• Supports Immune System;
• Improves Memory and Concentration;
• Enhances Physical and Mental Performance;
• Increases Energy;
• Supports and Stimulates Efficient Adrenal Function;
• Helps with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

This herb is an aphrodisiac, analgesic, adaptogen and general stimulant.

It has been used for treating anxiety, cancer, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, cognitive ability, diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure, impotence, infertility, menopause troubles, and stress.

It has been shown to prevent nervous disorders in those undergoing morphine treatment or amphetamine withdrawal. It also slows the heart rate and decreases the heart's demand for oxygen.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Saw Palmetto, or have certain conditions. Be sure your doctor knows if you have:

• a bleeding or blood clotting disorder (such as hemophilia);
• stomach ulcer with active bleeding; or
• ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.

• liver disease;
• heart disease;
• a heart rhythm disorder;
• a history of stomach ulcer; or
• asthma or other breathing disorder.

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Agitation; diarrhea; headache; nervousness; trouble sleeping.

• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); vaginal bleeding.

Ginseng is usually derived from two different species of plant: American and Asian ginseng. Siberian ginseng is not really ginseng and contains different active components, but it has antistress effects similar to those of American and Asian ginseng.