Panax ginseng (Asian or Korean ginseng)

Uses

• felt to be hot with the capacity to increase sexual function, increase blood pressure & stimulate the body
• used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2

Adverse effects

• hypoglycemic potential

• drug adverse effects of ginsengs

More general terms

• Ginseng (Elixir of life)

Component of

• panax ginseng/pollen/royal jelly