Latin name - Panax ginseng. Herbal tinctures are made by extracting the herbal constituents of a plant in a mixture of water and alcohol.

Avoid During Pregnancy
Herbs taken in theraputic dosages should be checked for safety and use during pregnancy and breast feeding in consultation with a qualified herbal practitioner. This herb should not be used internally during pregnancy unless prescribed by a qualified medical herbalist trained in the appropriate use of these substances. 

Caution:
Doses greater than 1g/day may cause over stimulation. Traditionally contraindicated in accute asthma, signs of heat, excessive menstruation, nose bleeds, acute infections, hypertension.