Panax (Korean) ginseng

Panax ginseng is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth for most adults when used for less than 3 months. It is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken long-term. Researchers think it may have some hormone-like effects that could be harmful with prolonged use.

The most common side effect is trouble sleeping (insomnia). Less commonly, people experience menstrual problems, breast pain, increased heart rate, high or low blood pressure, headache, loss of appetite, diarrhea, itching, rash, dizziness, mood changes, vaginal bleeding, and other side effects.

Uncommon side effects that have been reported include severe rash called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, liver damage, and severe allergic reactions.

Hey, guys, I plan on starting to take some supplements, among which are ginkgo and ginseng.
However, I read some concerning stuff in webmd.

I know that many of you are taking ginseng, so what’s your take on this? Mostly on the 3-months part…

Product: Organic White Ginseng Powder

Country of Origin: China

Date of Production: 03/2012 Expiry: 02/2015

Scientific Name: Panax C. A. Meyer Ginseng

Source: Main body of the root of Panax C.A. Meyer Ginseng

Appearance Powder

Flavour Characteristic bitter

Colour Yellow White

Size >80 meshes

Moisture 10% maximum

Impurity 0.1% max

Total ash <4%

Ginsengosides 1.13% minimum

Pesticides No pesticides detectable

Lead (Pb) <0.10

Cadmium (Cd) <0.15

Mercury (Hg) <0.005

Arsenic (As) <0.10

SO2 <5