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Ginseng Supplementation: Uses, Effectiveness, and Safety is organized by Western Schools.

Start Date: September 7, 2017
Expiration Date: September 7, 2020

Description:
The popular herb Ginseng is valued as a general tonic and for the ability to help the body cope with stress. There are two primary types of ginseng: Asian ginseng, also called Panax, Chinese, or Korean ginseng, and American ginseng. The active principles in ginseng are the ginsenosides. The quantity and type of ginsenoside differs between the types of ginseng, explaining the different properties of Asian versus American ginseng. Asian ginseng is classified as possibly effective for the following conditions: Alzheimer's disease, chronic pulmonary disease, cognitive function, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, sexual arousal in women, influenza, and multiple sclerosis-related fatigue. American ginseng is classified as possibly effective for diabetes and respiratory tract infections. This course helps pharmacists assisting patients in the appropriate use, dosing, adverse effects, interactions, and product quality of ginseng.

Course Objectives:
• Identify the components of ginseng responsible for its effectiveness.
• List potential uses of ginseng based on the evidence for its effectiveness.
• Explain common adverse effects and safety concerns when using ginseng.
• Apply practical considerations of the use of ginseng to the education of patients using these products.
• Compare the use of ginseng to other products used for the same conditions.

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