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Old 01-29-2013, 09:52 PM #1
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This is a summary of the experiences of a group of PWPs and their tests of the value of ginseng in the management of their symptoms. Follow the links below

1) Ginseng (from 2007 to 2011)

2) Ginseng - A Final Rat Report (from 2008 to 2011)

3) http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/se...hquery=ginseng
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just so if i decide to copy what you are doing, what is the ginseng brand and your dosages?
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I am currently using "NOW" brand "Panax Ginseng" at 520 mg each. I will make a couple of suggestions that may not apply to you (since you've been experimenting already) but that others should know:
1) There is some disagreement between sources about ginseng and hypertension. Some say it is a problem while other say that titrating up slowly solves it. So, don't be a hero. Start low.
2) Get a cuff and keep an eye on it, especially during the introductory phase.
3) If you are unsure about any particular meds that you take, talk to your GP about possible problems with it. Hypertension is a serious matter.
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I am currently using "NOW" brand "Panax Ginseng" at 520 mg each. I will make a couple of suggestions that may not apply to you (since you've been experimenting already) but that others should know:
1) There is some disagreement between sources about ginseng and hypertension. Some say it is a problem while other say that titrating up slowly solves it. So, don't be a hero. Start low.
2) Get a cuff and keep an eye on it, especially during the introductory phase.
3) If you are unsure about any particular meds that you take, talk to your GP about possible problems with it. Hypertension is a serious matter.
thanks, i was using american ginseng which appears to be a different species. i have tried the NOW PANAX (because IT WAS CHEAPER) maybe a year or two ago and noticed no pd improvement or much of anything.
i haven't been taking my ginseng lately due to high blood pressure worries. i'm trying to lower it naturally so have eliminated most everything that might affect it, whether it does or doesn't. haven't really tested gingseng's affect on my BP, i have a cuff so could do it.
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