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[[File:Marathonginsengberry.jpg|thumb|right|''American ginseng'', ''Panacis quinquefolis'']] | [[File:Marathonginsengberry.jpg|thumb|right|''American ginseng'', ''Panacis quinquefolis'']] | ||
| − | '''Panacis quinquefolis''' ('''Panax quinquefolius, American ginseng''') is a herbaceous perennial plant in the ivy family, commonly used as Chinese or herbal medicine. An extract is sold as Cold-fX. It is native to eastern North America, though it is also cultivated in places such as China.<ref name="int"/> | + | '''Panacis quinquefolis''' ('''Panax quinquefolius, American ginseng''') is a herbaceous perennial plant in the ivy family, commonly used as Chinese or [[herbal medicine]]. An extract is sold as Cold-fX. It is native to eastern North America, though it is also cultivated in places such as China.<ref name="int"/> |
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Panacis quinquefolis (Panax quinquefolius, American ginseng) is a herbaceous perennial plant in the ivy family, commonly used as Chinese or herbal medicine. An extract is sold as Cold-fX. It is native to eastern North America, though it is also cultivated in places such as China.[1]
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Uses
- There is little evidence to support that American ginseng is effective against the common cold.[2]
- The plant's forked root and leaves were traditionally used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans.
- There is tentative evidence that it may lessen the length of sickness when used preventively.[3]
Common name
- English - Chinese medicine
