[MPWG] quick question about ginseng use

[Steven Dentali, Ph.D.]

Just a point of regulatory nomenclature clarification (according to 
/Herbs of Commerce, 2nd Edition/ and adopted by FDA effective Jan 1, 
2006), the common name for /Panax ginseng/ is Asian ginseng. It may be 
correctly referred to as Korean ginseng only if it's from (grown in) Korea.

Steven Dentali, Ph.D.
VP, Scientific and Technical Affairs
American Herbal Products Association
8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 370
Silver Spring, MD  20910
301.588.1171 x 103
Fax: 301.588.1174
www.ahpa.org


> Yes,/ panax ginseng/ is Asian or Korean ginseng.
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