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Similarly, St. John's wort, a popular supplement taken to treat anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, is believed to prolong or increase the effects of some narcotic drugs and anesthetic agents. Ginseng, an herb taken to boost vitality, has been associated with high blood pressure and rapid beating of the heart--conditions that could be deadly in the operating room...
Topping the list was ginseng, the root of a Chinese plant that some believe will do everything from boosting energy to combating immune-system disorders like colds, flu and respiratory infections. Eight of the 21 brands tested were found to contain high levels of pesticides, and some also harbored significant amounts of lead. Unfortunately, ConsumerLab did not name the brands that had problems, although it did list nine brands that passed its review (see www.consumerlab.com...
...SWEET GINSENG Used for centuries to fight off ills from fatigue to infirmity, the fleshy roots of the ginseng plant may have a role in treating diabetes. A preliminary study suggests diabetics who take a 3-g capsule of American ginseng--the only kind tested--before eating may be able to curtail the tendency of blood-sugar levels to soar after a meal. But before you stock up, better wait for more definitive studies...
...struggle to stay awake, students are turning toward natural substances such as ginseng or blue-green algae, which some say evinces an energy boost...
...Ginseng, often called the "root of life," has been used for thousands of years in Asian countries for revitalizing and strengthening the body. Doses of ginseng are said to result in increased vitality that can offer anything from a quick pick-me-up to prolonged general vitality...