Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolium – What are the indications, contraindications, drug interactions?

Panax spp. (Asian ginseng, American ginseng) are immunomodulators with antidiabetic and phytoestrogenic properties.

Indications:

• General infections
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Pharyngitis, tonsillitis
• Diabetes
• Estrogen imbalance
• Fatigue

Contraindications:

• May exacerbate autoimmune disease
• Pregnancy

Interactions:

• None

From a pharmacology perspective, beta-lactam inhibitors (Penicillin, Cefdinir, Cephalexin), protein synthesis inhibitors (Clindamycin, Doxycycline), and nucleic acid inhibitors (Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim) are useful in treating infections.

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This post was written by Omar Rifai