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Panax quinquefolius - American ginseng

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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.[1]

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]

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