Asian Ginseng

Common name

Ginseng

ID

HD0077

Scientific name of the plant

Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer.

Anatomical part for use

root

Human use

Fatigue & weakness

Summary

Panax ginseng, ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, or Korean ginseng, is a species of plant whose root is the original source of ginseng. It is a perennial plant that grows in the mountains of East Asia.

Evidence Level

Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)

Hepatotoxicity Description

N/A

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