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Araliaceae
Use profile

Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.

Asian ginseng

Temporary fatigue

Traditional use

Seek medical advice for unexplained or persistent fatigue. Do not combine numerous stimulant products.

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Araliaceae
Use profile

Hedera helix L.

Common ivy

Productive cough

Well-established medicinal use (EMA)

The raw plant is toxic: no self-treatment with leaves or berries. Use only an authorized preparation.

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Araliaceae
Use profile

Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim.

Eleuthero

Fatigue and weakness

Traditional use

Stop use if palpitations or insomnia occur.

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Araliaceae
Documentary entry

Neocussonia bojeri (Seem.) Hutch.

Neocussonia bojeri

Source topics

Reported local use: gastric ulcer and hepatitis

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary record only: safety and efficacy have not been established here. Do not self-medicate with this plant or replace medical treatment. Some reported uses concern diseases requiring medical diagnosis and treatment; they do not justify replacing healthcare.

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Araliaceae
Documentary entry

Trevesia palmata (Roxb. ex Lindl.) Vis.

Trevesia palmata

Reported local uses — documentary record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Insufficient safety assessment in the cited sources: no self-medication or homemade medicinal preparation is recommended.

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