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Also indexed as:Ginseng (American), Panax quinquefolius
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Botanical names:
Panax quinquefolius

Side Effects

Occasional cases of insomnia or agitation have been reported with the use of American ginseng. These conditions are more likely, however, when caffeine-containing foods and beverages are also being consumed.10

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