Organism - Panax quinquefolius

NHPID name:

Panax quinquefolius

Reference:

UNAVA

Proper name(s):

Panax quinquefolius

Common name(s):

American ginseng
No English equivalent to synonym "Ginseng à cinq folioles"
Occidental ginseng
Sang
Shang
Xi yang shen

Category:

Approved Herbal Name

Monograph(s):

Cognitive function products , Ginseng, American

Schedule 1:

Plant and plant material

Source material(s):

Panax quinquefolius ( Parts: Whole plant )

Preparations:

Dry , Fresh

Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 1 (plant or plant material) of the NHP Regulations. Please note that either this organism, or one of its parts, or the organism or part from which this ingredient is derived, is considered at risk. Details are available from the following reference(s): http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-96-263/page-4.html#h-17.

Reference: NNHPD