I am glad you started this discussion. I have been recommended ginseng from a lot of people but it is so expensive here so have put it off, but I have just run out of licorice two weeks ago and then Rhodila a few days ago. I felt really great two days ago but hit the wall yesterday and am wondering if it is from stopping the meds. It will be interesting to see how others have found ginseng and I may get some very soon, will let you know how I get on.

I've been experimenting with gingeng also. I'm also doing licorice. They seem to balance one another for me. Licorice seems yin - gives me more moisture. Gingeng seems more yang - gives me more fire/energy.

Years ago when I was on the gingeng it seemed to up my DHEA & testosterone, while licorice raises cortisol for me.

OK, I started ginseng yesterday. I hope I have as good luck with it as you guys.

How much are you taking?

OK, I started ginseng yesterday. I hope I have as good luck with it as you guys.

How much are you taking?

OK, I started ginseng yesterday. I hope I have as good luck with it as you guys.

How much are you taking?

OK, I started ginseng yesterday. I hope I have as good luck with it as you guys.

How much are you taking?

OK so I have crashed majorly this week, three days after I finished Rhodolia, but as we all know, this could just be a coincidence. Anyway I have now bought some more along with Korean Ginseng. Should arrive tomorrow. The capsules are 550g each and it says to take two a day. I will probably just start with one to see how that goes.
I would suggest trying so Rhodolia as well - 500g per day.

Interesting - I'll try nearly anything.

What kind / form ginseng are you taking? Dose?
Where do you get it?

Thanks!

I JUST got some Korean ginseng too, to try it out! I'd love to hear if it's helping anyone, and their doses. I have read that after taking it for 3 months, you should take a break.

Hello Everyone

I get my Ginseng at the Vitamin Shoppe for a great price. About $12 for a bottle of 100 capsules. I take 2 a day but I'm about to up it to 2 twice a day since my body is I believe more stressed than most. Lately I have been feeling crappy because I decided to reduce my dose of Effexor as well. Eventually I would like to come off of Effexor completely. For now I am going to stay on a combination of 57mg Effexor, 1800mg St John's Wort, and 1200mg Ginseng. Sounds like a lot, I know. But if you look at my list of conditions under my support groups, you'll understand why :) I am a huge fan of using mother nature to treat disease and in fact I'm studying holistic medecine in college.

Keep me posted on your results. If it goes well, spread the word!

Good luck!

Ok so I crashed big time after running out of rhodoila I got some more and within two days I was beginning to feel better. Coincidence? Maybe, who knows but I would recommend giving it a go. I started 500mg ginseng yesterday so hopefully will continue on the upward.

Thx so much for the info. I know that ginsend and licorice is in my supplements but I don't know what dosage. I need to do a little more research on how much one can take in one day.

I think it's great that ppl are finding it helpful. I take other things as well as ginseng and licorice.

Thx for posting. Each bit of information is a piece of the puzzle.

Namaste, Sun

are there any proper studies done on ginseng? if so, please give references. anecdotal stories are fine, but if there are such good results on a personal level the next step would be to have a controlled study. that sorts the placebo from any effect of the substance itself.

Korean Ginseng is very good much better than Siberian Ginseng.
Yes there have been studies. Don't discount the fact that most if not all peer reviewed Medically referenced cohort studies start out with anecdotal stories. Please be careful with the word CURE. If it was a cure we would have known at least 30 years ago. Yes I've found it helps with energy but can lead me to a false level of output which results in crashes too but one should be aware of potential side effects too which are

http://scholar.google.com.au/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0,5&q=Panax+or+Korean+Ginseng+Myalgic+Encephalomyelitis

http://www.daan.com/ginseng/

Potential Side Effects of Ginseng

Ginseng is usually a very well-tolerated herb when it is taken by mouth. The most common side effects are headaches and sleep and gastrointestinal problems. Be aware that ginseng can cause allergic reactions. With ginseng, the ability to concentrate may be decreased and blood sugar may decrease to abnormally low levels. Because ginseng has an estrogen-like effect, pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take it.

American and Asian ginsengs are stimulants and can cause nervousness or sleeplessness. Other reported side effects include high blood pressure, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, euphoria, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nosebleed, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding. Siberian ginseng can cause nervousness or restlessness in some people and, in rare cases, may cause diarrhea. This form of ginseng is not recommended for people with high blood pressure. If taken too close to bedtime, Siberian ginseng may cause insomnia.

Read more: http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/ginseng#ixzz2AAf1NV2n

http://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?entries/my-experience-with-panax-ginseng.1085/&page=1

http://www.hitwebcounter.com/how-to/health-benefits-of-ginseng.php