The Commission E reports no known restrictions on the use of ginseng during pregnancy and lactation. Although the British Herbal Compendium contraindicates ginseng during pregnancy, this is not substantiated by use in Asia or by the Commission E (McGuffin et al., 1997). However, controlled, long-term safety studies have not been conducted. WHO has also reiterated that the safety of ginseng use during pregnancy has not been established, although it noted that ginseng is not teratogenic (WHO, 1999).
Interactions with Other Drugs
The British Herbal Compendium contraindicates the use of ginseng with stimulants, including excessive use of caffeine (Bradley, 1992). The WHO monograph cites two cases of ginseng interaction with phenelzine, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, although the clinical significance of this interaction was yet to be determined (WHO, 1999).
Subject: Ginseng Interaction From: "Dave" [email hidden] Date: 10/9/2003 9:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time Message-id: <[email hidden]>
Use During Pregnancy and Lact
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However, controlled, long-term safety studies have not been conducted. WHO has also reiterated that the safety of ginseng use during pregnancy has not been established, although it noted that ginseng is not teratogenic (WHO, 1999).
oh so now you are pimping it to pregnant ladies??
did you READ the above..."controlled long term safety studies have NOT been conducted.....safety of ginseng use during pregnancy has not been established"
The Commission E reports no known restrictions on the use of ginseng during pregnancy and lactation. Although the British Herbal Compendium contraindicates ginseng during pregnancy, this is not substantiated by use in Asia or by the Commission E (McGuffin et al., 1997). However, controlled, long-term safety studies have not been conducted. WHO has also reiterated that the safety of ginseng use during pregnancy has not been established, although it noted that ginseng is not teratogenic (WHO, 1999).
Interactions with Other Drugs
The British Herbal Compendium contraindicates the use of ginseng with stimulants, including excessive use of caffeine (Bradley, 1992). The WHO monograph cites two cases of ginseng interaction with phenelzine, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, although the clinical significance of this interaction was yet to be determined (WHO, 1999).
But Glowlife Dave, I thought you've said many times that Ginseng is "food" not "medicine" and that it doesn't interact with other medications. You appear to be contradicting yourself. -- Orac |"A statement of fact cannot be insolent." | |"If you cannot listen to the answers, why do you | inconvenience me with questions?"
