Ginseng The Energy Tonic

 

Ginseng's Function in TCM

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Sweet
Slightly Bitter
Sweet-warm herb can tonify the essential substances of the body as well as strengthening the internal organs.
Slightly Warm
Lung
Spleen
1-9g decocted separately
Powder: 0.5-1g
Tincture: 0.25-3ml
Emergencies: up to 30g in multiple doses
Tincture: 3-10ml
Actions Indications/Syndromes

Powerfully tonifies Primordial Energy

Extreme collapse of Energy or abandoned conditions that manifest in shallow breathing, shortness of breath, cold limbs, profuse sweating and an almost imperceptible pulse (after blood loss, overly profuse sweating or other problems related to severe fluid loss - it can be used alone in these emergencies)

Collapse of Yang

Collapse of Yin

Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Energy

Lethargy, anorexia, chest and abdominal distention, chronic diarrhea and, in severe cases, prolapse of the Stomach, uterus or rectum

Tonifies Lung Energy

Lung Energy Deficiency with wheezing, shortness of breath and labored breathing on exertion

Generates Body Fluids and stops thirst

Wasting and thirsting disorder and high fevers with profuse sweating which injures Energy and fluids

Tonifies Heart Energy and calms the Spirit

Heart Energy Deficiency

Energy and Blood Deficiency with palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, forgetfulness and restlessness

Treats impotence

With Kidney Yang tonics for impotence

Tonifies Energy in Deficiency patients with Exterior conditions

Exterior disorder with Interior Deficiency