AMERICAN GINSENG
Xi Yang Shen

 

Panax quinquefolium
American ginseng root

 

Major therapeutic action
Nourishes qi and yin, clears deficiency Fire, generates fluids

Attributes and Domain
sweet, slightly bitter, cool; Heart, Lung and Kidney

Indications
*  Fatigue.
*  Thirst, dry mouth and throat.
*  Cough due to Lung deficiency.
*  Irritability due to deficiency Heat.
*  Chronic diseases.

Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75- 90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three grams twice daily.
Combinations
*  With Zhi Sou San for dry cough with fatigue and weakness.
*  With Zhi Mu/Tian Hua Fen/Sha Shen for post febrile irritability and thirst.

Cautions and contraindications
None noted.
Deficiency of Spleen and Stomach yang.
Cold-Dampness in the Stomach.