Glands may contain chemicals consumed by the animals. No safe dosage has been established. May cause liver damage. Stress resistance, overcoming disease by building general vitality and strengthening normal body functions. No evidence of weight control benefit.
Authentic ginseng is expensive and lacks quality control.
Commercial ginseng products have high variability. May cause insomnia, diarrhea and skin eruptions. Ginger A flavoring agent, stimulant, digestive aid, diuretic and antiemetic. Very large doses may depress the central nervous system and cause cardiac arrhythmias. Minor actions on the central nervous system, circulation, uterine tone and contractility, if taken in large almost toxic doses.