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Latin NamePanax ginseng

Asian Ginseng, Panax ginseng - Know What Herbs Do What

Illustration of Panax Ginseng

 

Asian ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years.  The plant originated in China and its cultivation spread around East Asia, where it is now grown in Korea, Japan, and China.  The Asian ginseng plant is a flowering perennial, with a fleshy root, or rhizome, that is dried and ground into a powder for use as an herbal remedy.

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Making a Medication List Can Reduce Hospital Errors

 

When it comes to medications that you are taking, making a list and checking it twice could be a very smart move.

 

According to a recent study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, keeping a comprehensive list of medications that you take could help reduce errors when you go to the hospital.

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