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Ginseng

Authored By: M. Predny, J. L. Chamberlain

The US Department of Agriculture and the authors make no claims about the healing properties of these plants and/or their curative abilities. This information is presented to summarize traditional and folkloric medicinal uses of herbs, and is not intended to take the place of a professional medical opinion or to serve for self-diagnosis or treatment. Some of the plants listed here are toxic and should only be used by licensed professionals who can process them properly. Additionally, some of the traditional uses for these herbs have since proven to be ineffective. If you have a medical problem, consult your physician to discuss any alternatives.
Panax quinquefolius

Ginseng Image

Virginia Tech and US Forest Service Southern Research Station Fact sheet

Ginseng. http://www.sfp.forprod.vt.edu/factsheets/ginseng.pdf

Ginseng Root Image

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ginseng Publications

International Affairs Permits Station. http://international.fws.gov/permits/dmapermits.html

Encyclopedia ID: p1904

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