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Ginseng - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Ginseng : (noun)
1: aromatic root of ginseng plants
2: Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small
greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to
have medicinal powers [syn: nin-sin, Panax ginseng, Panax
schinseng, Panax pseudoginseng]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Ginseng : \Gin"seng\, n. [Chinese.] (Bot.)
A plant of the genus Aralia, the root of which is highly
valued as a medicine among the Chinese. The Chinese plant
({Aralia Schinseng) has become so rare that the American
({A. quinquefolia) has largely taken its place, and its root
is now an article of export from America to China. The root,
when dry, is of a yellowish white color, with a sweetness in
the taste somewhat resembling that of licorice, combined with
a slight aromatic bitterness.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Ginseng : Ginseng: An herb that has been used to stimulate the adrenal gland and thereby increase energy. It also may have some beneficial effect on reducing blood sugar in patients with diabetes
mellitus .
Ginseng can cause elevation in blood pressure, headache, vomiting, insomnia, and nose bleeding. Ginseng can also cause falsely abnormal blood tests for digoxin level in persons taking the drug
for heart disease. It is unclear whether ginseng may affect female hormones. Its use in pregnancy is not recommended. Ginseng may affect the action of the normal blood clotting element (platelets). It
should be avoided in patients taking aspirin, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen/Advil, Motrin or naproxen/Aleve), or medications to prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as
warfarin/Coumadin. Ginseng may also cause headaches, tremors, nervousness, and sleeplessness. It should be avoided in persons with manic disorder and psychosis.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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