Should not be taken by people with heart disease, low blood potassium, severe kidney insufficiency, diabetes or high blood pressure. Do not take during pregnancy. When combined with diuretics, laxatives or insulin, exacerbates potassium loss. Increases the effect of corticosteroids. No health hazards or side effects are known.
Allergic reactions are possible but unusual.
Helps prevent some types of liver damage associated with many meds. Interacts with many drugs. May increase effect and toxicity of the SSRI class of antidepressants, such as Paxil. Not to be confused with Siberian ginseng, a different plant with different uses and side effects. A new study advises that you resist the urge.