The herbal remedies referred to as “ginseng” are derived from the roots of several plants. One of the most commonly used and researched of the ginsengs is Panax ginseng, also called Asian or Korean ginseng.
It has been difficult to either verify or quantify the medicinal benefits of ginseng using science, as there are contradictory results from different studies, possibly due to the wide variety and quality of ginseng used in the tests.
Panax Ginseng Medicinal Uses: Panax ginseng is used primarily to improve psychologic function, exercise performance, immune function, and conditions associated with diabetes.
Trials investigating the effects of Panax ginseng on various psychologic parameters have shown positive effects, no effects, or both.
Most of the clinical studies investigating the value of Panax ginseng in enhancing physical performance have shown no clinical effect.
Adverse effects: Nausea, diarrhea, euphoria, insomnia, headaches, hypertension, hypotension, mastalgia, vaginal bleeding, blood pressure abnormalities.
