American Ginseng Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking American Ginseng against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
American Ginseng is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and energy support, immune support and colds, blood sugar management.Based on those ingredients, 217 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic American Ginseng dried 2-3 year old roots liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of American Ginseng by Herbal Terra
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic American Ginseng dried roots (2–3 years old) in liquid extract form. The inactive ingredient is menstruum, which is the liquid used to extract and preserve the ginseng.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
American Ginseng by Herbal Terra is possibly effective for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) — the common cold and similar viral infections. The evidence isn't strong enough to make a firm claim, but research suggests it may help.
For anemia related to chronic disease and breast cancer, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
American Ginseng is generally well tolerated in the short term for healthy adults, though quality and dosing can vary between products and long-term safety hasn't been well studied. Headache has been reported in some people who use it.
During pregnancy, the safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information and some lab research raises concern. For breastfeeding, there's too little safety data; the safer choice is to avoid it.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing and considering this product.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before you take this, double-check any blood thinners like warfarin, diabetes medications, immunosuppressant drugs, and MAOIs (older antidepressants such as phenelzine). These are the medication types with documented interactions we know about.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
American Ginseng may help with cold symptoms, but it's not a slam-dunk remedy. If you take blood thinners, diabetes meds, immune-suppressing drugs, or older antidepressants, you need to check with us before you start.
Even if you don't take those, a quick look at your med list is smart—this product touches a lot of drugs.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about American Ginseng, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7429523462431 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 233839 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for American Ginseng by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic American Ginseng dried 2-3 year old roots liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Formulation
Origin of plant material: Canada.
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Sugar free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution May have contraindications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Formula
Panax quinquefolius
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free
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American Ginseng by Herbal Terra label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in American Ginseng by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic American Ginseng dried 2-3 year old roots liquid extract
Interacts with217 drugs
American ginseng is an herbal root used as an 'adaptogen' to support energy, stress, immune function, and blood sugar. Some uses—such as reducing the...
Certified organic American Ginseng dried 2-3 year old roots liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
American Ginseng by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra's American Ginseng liquid extract does interact with several medication types, and the most serious concern is with blood thinners.
If you're on warfarin (Coumadin), American ginseng can reduce how well it works—it may lower your INR (a measure of how thin your blood is), which means your blood clot protection could drop. This is a major interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
American ginseng also has moderate interactions with immune-suppressing drugs (it may counteract their effect), diabetes medications (it can lower blood sugar further, raising the risk of low blood sugar or hypoglycemia), and MAOIs (older antidepressants like phenelzine, with rare but serious reports of insomnia, headache, tremors, and mood changes). Altogether, these interactions span 212 individual medications.
We couldn't check every detail of this product's full composition, but the one active ingredient we do have on file shows the interactions above. If you're on any prescription medication, especially blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or psychiatric meds, run your exact medications through the checker below before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in American Ginseng interact with 217 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in American Ginseng interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic American Ginseng dried 2-3 year old roots liquid extract
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Warfarin Sodium interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng can interfere with MAOI therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Amphetamine interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionAtezolizumabTecentriq
How Atezolizumab interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Atezolizumab interactionAzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Azamune interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Azathioprine interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Basiliximab interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with American Ginseng — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Certified Organic American Ginseng Dried 2-3 Year Old Roots Liquid Extract + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in American Ginseng with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
certified organic American Ginseng dried 2-3 year old roots liquid extract
Warfarin (Coumadin)
American ginseng seems to decrease the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.
Healthy patients receiving warfarin 5 mg daily, who also take American ginseng 1 gram twice daily, seem to have a significantly reduced international normalized ratio (INR).
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking American ginseng with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
American ginseng seems to lower postprandial blood glucose. Theoretically, concomitant use with antidiabetes drugs might enhance blood glucose lowering effects and possibly cause hypoglycemia.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, American ginseng use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
American ginseng seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, American ginseng might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant drugs.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, American ginseng can interfere with MAOI therapy.
There is one case report of insomnia, headache, and tremors when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine (Nardil), an MAOI. There is also one case report of hypomania when an unspecified ginseng product was used with phenelzine. Theoretically, American ginseng may interfere with MAOI therapy.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for American Ginseng, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind American Ginseng’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
American Ginseng's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
American Ginseng 12 references
- Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Phenelzine and the dream machine-ramblings and reflections. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1985;5:65. PubMed
- Jones BD, Runikis AM. Interaction of ginseng with phenelzine. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1987;7:201-2. PubMed
- Janetzky K, Morreale AP. Probable interaction between warfarin and ginseng. Am J Health Syst Pharm 1997;54:692-3. PubMed
- Vuksan V, Sievenpiper JL, Koo VY, et al. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) reduces postprandial glycemia in nondiabetic subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Arch Intern Med 2000;160:1009-13. PubMed
- Vuksan V, Stavro MP, Sievenpiper JL, et al. Similar postprandial glycemic reductions with escalation of dose and administration time of American ginseng in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1221-6. PubMed
- Chan LY, Chiu PY, Lau TK. An in-vitro study of ginsenoside Rb(1)-induced teratogenicity using a whole rat embryo culture model. Hum Reprod 2003;18:2166-8..
- McElhaney JE, Gravenstein S, Cole SK, et al. A Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Proprietary Extract of North American Ginseng (CVT-E002) to Prevent Acute Respiratory Illness in Institutionalized Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2004;52:13-9. PubMed
- Yuan CS, Wei G, Dey L, et al. American ginseng reduces warfarin's effect in healthy patients: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med 2004;141:23-7.
- Predy GN, Goel V, Lovlin R, et al. Efficacy of an extract of North American ginseng containing poly-furanosyl-pyranosyl-saccharides for preventing upper respiratory tract infections: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ 2005;173:1043-8.. PubMed
- McElhaney JE, Goel V, Toane B, et al. Efficacy of COLD-fX in the prevention of respiratory symptoms in community-dwelling adults: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial. J Altern Complement Med 2006;12:153-7. PubMed
- Predy GN, Goel V, Lovlin RE, et al. Immune modulating effects of daily supplementation of COLD-fX (a proprietary extract of North American ginseng) in healthy adults. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2006;39:162-167. DOI
- Stavro PM, Woo M, Leiter LA, et al. Long-term intake of North American ginseng has no effect on 24-hour blood pressure and renal function. Hypertension 2006;47(4):791-6. PubMed
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