Dang Gui Jian Zhong vs American Ginseng

Classical Kampo formula combining Angelica with middle-building herbs; used in Kampo for abdominal cold with deficiency and exhaustion.

American ginseng is native to North America and has been used by Native Americans for centuries and in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a yin tonic. It is considered more cooling than Asian ginseng and is preferred for those who find Asian ginseng too stimulating. It is particularly well-studied for blood sugar regulation and immune function.

ligustilide, ferulic acid, maltose, peony glycosides

Ginsenosides (Rb1 dominant), Polysaccharides, Polyacetylenes, Peptidoglycans, Flavonoids

Abdominal cold pain in Kampo, Deficiency exhaustion and fatigue, Post-illness recovery, Classic Japanese Kampo for middle burner cold

Cooling tonic, Fever treatment, Digestive aid, Respiratory support, Energy without overstimulation

Antispasmodic, Analgesic for abdominal pain, Adaptogen, Digestive tonic

Blood sugar regulation, Immune function (cold prevention), Cognitive function, Cancer-related fatigue, Upper respiratory infection prevention

Traditional Kampo decoction as directed by practitioner

200-400mg standardized extract daily, or 1-2g dried root daily

Pregnancy, Bleeding disorders

Hormone-sensitive conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Concurrent diabetes medications, Pre-surgery

GI upset, Blood thinning from Dang Gui component

Headache, Insomnia, GI upset, Nervousness, Breast tenderness