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Panax pseudoginseng is a plant. The root is used to make medicine. Be careful not to confuse panax pseudoginseng with other forms of ginseng, such as panax ginseng.
Panax pseudoginseng is used to stop or slow down bleeding. It is sometimes taken by people who have nosebleeds, vomit up or cough up blood, or find blood in their urine or feces.
Panax pseudoginseng is also used to relieve pain; and to reduce swelling, cholesterol, and blood pressure. It is also used for chest pain (angina), strokes, dizziness, and sore throat.
Some people apply Panax pseudoginseng directly to the skin to stop bleeding.
In combination with seven other herbs (PC-SPES), Panax pseudoginseng is used to treat prostate cancer.
How does it work?
Panax pseudoginseng might relax blood vessels, which would improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure. There isn't enough information to know how Panax pseudoginseng might work for prostate cancer and other conditions.
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- Bleeding.
- Improving blood flow.
- Strokes.
- Pain.
- Swelling.
- High cholesterol.
- Chest pain (angina).
- High blood pressure.
- Dizziness.
- Sore throat.
- Prostate cancer.
- Other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
There isn't enough information to know whether Panax pseudoginseng is safe. It can cause some side effects such as dry mouth, flushed skin, nervousness, sleep problems, nausea, and vomiting.
QUESTION
Next to red peppers, you can get the most vitamin C from ________________. See AnswerHormone-sensitive conditions such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Panax pseudoginseng might act like estrogen. If you have any condition that might be made worse by exposure to estrogen, don't use Panax pseudoginseng.
The appropriate dose of Panax pseudoginseng depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Panax pseudoginseng. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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