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Ginseng is possibly the most widely available herbal supplement today. Many people believe the ginseng plant has healing powers and health benefits.

5 Great Resources on Ginseng

• National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine: Asian Ginseng
• Mayo Clinic: Ginseng
• Alternative Field Crops Manual: Ginseng
• American Academy of Family Physicians: Panax ginseng
• About.com: Ginseng Root

5 Latest Headlines on Ginseng

• More Ginseng News from Google

What is Ginseng?

• Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Asian Ginseng
• Wikipedia: Ginseng
• Alexander's Ginseng Webstore: Frequently Asked Questions About Ginseng
• Botanical.com: Ginseng
• Disabled World: What is Ginseng?
• Purdue University: Ginseng: Old Crop, New Directions
• Vanderbilt University: Ginseng

What Are The Uses for Ginseng?

• MedlinePlus: Ginseng - Evidence
• Whole Health MD: Ginseng (Panax)
• MedicineNet: Ginseng Oral Uses
• Alexander's Ginseng Webstore: Benefits of Ginseng Usage in Sports Athletics
• Botanical.com: Ginseng - Medicinal Action and Uses
• Harding's Wild Mountain Herbs: Medicinal Uses for Ginseng

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Ginseng?

• MedlinePlus: Ginseng - Safety | Interactions
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): What is the most important information I should know about ginseng?
• eMedicine: Plant Poisoning, Hypoglycemics
• Whole Health MD: Ginseng - General Interaction | Cautions
• MedicineNet: Ginseng Oral Side Effects | Precautions & Drug Interactions

What are the Types of Ginseng?

• Wikipedia: Asian Ginseng | American Ginseng
• Drug Digest: Ginseng, Panax (Asian Ginseng) | Ginseng, American
• A.D.A.M. (via Natural Solutions): Siberian Ginseng

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Ginseng

• How Stuff Works: Ginseng: Herbal Remedies
• Dr. Emily Kane: New Scientific Focus on Ginseng
• Sweet Memories of ZuiYanHong: Korean Ginseng Extract 01 | Korean Ginseng Extract 02
• Aspiring Spirit: Ginseng Facts - Some Basic Things to Know About Ginseng
• Asian Pop with YeinJee: Hundred year old ginseng sold for $250,000
• Herbal Remedy Online: How to Use Ginseng for Remarkable Health Benefits
• Article Viral: How to Use Ginseng for Longevity
• MD Only Weblog: Taking American Ginseng before meals reduces blood sugar
• GeneSurvey: The many benefits of Ginseng

Clinical Trials for Ginseng

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Ginseng Studies
• CenterWatch: Ginseng Studies

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Ginseng

• Runner's World: Q+A: Any energy-giving alternatives to ginseng?
• Baby Corner: Trying to Conceive: Helpful Foods? | Herbs to Avoid While Pregnant
• HealthBoards: Vitamins & Supplements Message Board
• RealAge: Supplements, Exercise, & Dietary Changes Help DeStress
• Yahoo Health Groups: Ginseng
• iVillage Garden Web: Herbalism Forum
• The Body: Ask the Experts about Choosing Your Meds

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Ginseng

• PubMed: Ginseng Articles
• JAMA: Ginseng Articles
• Google Scholar: Ginseng Articles

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