Ginseng root is very popular in the East as a tonic and tonic. And recently it began to be used in official medicine. The most famous drug based on it is Doppelherz Active Ginseng. This tool has all the properties of natural ginseng, since the main active ingredient is its extract. The drug belongs to dietary supplements, but still it can be used only as directed by a doctor. After all, there are certain contraindications to its use, in addition, it can sometimes cause side effects.
Properties of ginseng
This plant has been known in Eastern countries for more than 5 thousand years. It was valued for its medicinal properties and was considered capable of preventing any disease. Previously, in China, ginseng was in every home, it was brewed and drunk as tea. It was considered a means to prolong life, preserve youth and he alth. It was not until the 19th century that ginseng became known in the West. It is often addedin cosmetics, it is especially effective against baldness and early skin aging. There are also many medicines supplemented with ginseng extract.
In the composition of this plant, many substances have been found that have a beneficial effect on the human body. These are unsaturated fatty acids, pectins, essential oils, saponins, glycosides, tannins, resins, phytosterols, vitamins and minerals. Thanks to this, ginseng has a tonic and stimulating effect. It activates mental activity and increases efficiency. Ginseng is successfully used for tuberculosis, diabetes, anemia. It is effective for normalizing blood pressure and restoring potency in men.
General characteristics of the drug
"Doppelgerz Active Ginseng" is admitted by the pharmaceutical company "Kweisser Pharma GmbH and Co. KG". This is a large enterprise that guarantees the high quality of its products and natural composition. Therefore, the drug "Doppelherz Active Ginseng" is safe and effective. This is a dietary supplement, the main component of which is ginseng root extract. The drug is produced in capsules and in the form of an elixir. They differ slightly in composition and features of the action. Capsules "Doppelherz Active Ginseng" contain a powder of dry extract of ginseng in the amount of 180 mg per 1 piece. Auxiliary component - microcrystalline cellulose.
The Doppelgerz Active Ginseng elixir also contains caffeine, nicotinamide and pyridoxine. These components enhance the effect of ginseng extract. Therefore, the elixir is considered more effective. But because of its special form, it has more contraindications, since it contains alcohol and sugar syrup. Although many prefer to take the elixir. It is a clear dark liquid with a pleasant smell. The Doppelherz Active Ginseng elixir is produced in 250 ml each, sometimes you can find 20 ml bottles on sale, but this is inconvenient, as it is enough for only 2 doses. The cost of a 250 ml bottle is about 450 rubles, but since 2-4 packs are needed for a course of treatment, for some people it is expensive. But still, the drug is quite popular.
What effect does it have
Doppelgerz Active Ginseng is used in medicine as a tonic. Its effectiveness is associated with the properties of the main component - ginseng extract. Therefore, the drug has such an effect on the body:
- stimulates the activity of the central nervous system;
- increases resistance to physical stress;
- stimulates mental activity;
- tonifies the body, removes drowsiness and weakness;
- improves oxygen supply to tissues;
- activates blood circulation;
- normalizes the work of the heart;
- improves metabolic processes;
- increases concentration;
- tonifies blood vessels.
Indications for use of the drug "Doppelgerz ActiveGinseng"
Often this remedy is recommended to their patients by neurologists and cardiologists as part of complex treatment. This is a natural remedy, so the first visible results of its use will be observed no earlier than after 10-14 days of admission. But numerous reviews note its high efficiency. It is recommended to use the drug in the following cases:
- with asthenic syndrome;
- neurasthenia;
- increased physical activity, overexertion;
- high mental stress;
- decrease in performance;
- vegetovascular dystonia;
- chronic fatigue;
- autumn-winter depression;
- mental strain, such as during exams;
- as an adaptogen for severe stress;
- to restore the body after surgery or serious illness.
Contraindications for its use
Not all people can use the healing properties of ginseng for treatment. It is best if the drug is prescribed by a doctor, as there are certain restrictions on its use. Doppelherz Active Ginseng is contraindicated in the following cases:
- with increased nervous excitability;
- difficulty falling asleep;
- hypertension;
- bleeding tendencies;
- liver dysfunction;
- epilepsy;
- acute infectious diseases;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- individual intolerancetool components;
- during exacerbation of peptic ulcer or erosive gastritis;
- children under 12.
It should also be taken into account that the elixir contains alcohol and sugar syrup. In one therapeutic dose, almost 2 ml of ethanol. And diabetic patients need to know that it contains 0.3 XE.
Possible side effects
Instructions for "Doppelhertz Active Ginseng" and patient reviews note that negative reactions while taking the drug are rare. They usually disappear immediately after stopping treatment or even when the dose is reduced. But side effects still occur occasionally. It could be:
- nausea, vomiting;
- abdominal pain and exacerbation of peptic ulcer due to irritation of the gastric mucosa;
- headaches;
- sleep disorders;
- tachycardia;
- increased blood pressure;
- allergic reactions;
- bleeding tendency;
- blood sugar swings.
"Doppelgerz Active Ginseng": instructions for use
The drug is taken twice a day half an hour before meals. Capsules should be swallowed whole, without opening, with plenty of water. You need 2 pieces per dose. The elixir is drunk from a spoon with water, or diluted in half a glass of water. Generally, the same dosage of Doppelhertz Active Ginseng is recommended for all patients. 250 ml is enough for 8-10 days of admission. After all, they drink it 15 ml 2 times a day. If notmeasuring cup to determine the desired dose, you can use a tablespoon. A full spoon is just 15 ml.
It is necessary to take the drug in the first half of the day, otherwise sleep may be disturbed. The duration of the course of treatment is usually 30-40 days, depending on the condition of the patient. If the treatment needs to be repeated, you can take the drug again no earlier than after 2-3 weeks.
It is not recommended to use this remedy together with other drugs that affect the functioning of the central nervous system. When used simultaneously with tranquilizers and sedatives, Doppelgerz Active Ginseng may reduce their effectiveness. And its joint use with tonics can lead to overexcitation of the nervous system due to the mutual strengthening of the action.
Reviews on the use of the drug
Patients who have been treated with this drug note its effectiveness. Many liked that they quickly managed to get rid of drowsiness, weakness and fatigue. Strength appeared and mental activity became more active. Moreover, side effects from taking the drug are very rare, due to its natural composition. From the negative reviews, dissatisfaction with the high price of the drug can be noted. A bottle of elixir costs 450-500 rubles. And for a course of treatment you need 3-4. In addition, many note that when they took the remedy in the afternoon, they could not fall asleep in the evening.
