Used for
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Erectile Dysfunction | 900 mg of a concentrated herbal extract two or three times daily | [3 stars] Asian ginseng may improve libido and ability to maintain erection. |
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Athletic Performance, Endurance Exercise, and Muscle Strength | 2 grams of powdered root daily or 200 to 400 mg daily of an herbal extract standardized for 4% ginsenosides | [2 stars] Some early studies suggested there might be benefits of using Asian ginseng to improve athletic performance. One study reported increased pectoral and quadricep muscle strength in non-exercising men and women after supplementing with the herb. |
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Epilepsy (Bupleurum, Cassia Bark, Chinese Scullcap, Ginger, Jujube, Licorice, Peony, Pinellia) | 2.5 grams a day of sho-saiko-to or saiko-keishi-to in tea or capsules | [2 stars] The Chinese herb bupleurum is included in two herbal formulas, sho-saiko-to and saiko-keishi-to. Both have been shown to be helpful for epilepsy. |
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Hepatitis (Bupleurum, Cassia Bark, Chinese Scullcap, Ginger, Jujube, Licorice, Peony, Pinellia) | Take 2.5 grams of sho-saiko-to three times per day | [2 stars] Trials have shown that the bupleurum-containing formula sho-saiko-to can help reduce symptoms and blood liver enzyme levels in people with chronic active viral hepatitis. |
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Immune Function | 100 mg of a standardized extract twice per day | [2 stars] Asian ginseng has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for preventing and treating conditions related to the immune system. |
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Liver Cirrhosis (Bupleurum, Cassia Bark, Chinese Scullcap, Ginger, Jujube, Licorice, Peony, Pinellia) | 2.5 grams of the Chinese herbal formula sho-saiko-to three times daily | [2 stars] The Chinese herb bupleurum is a component of the formula sho-saiko-to, which was shown in one preliminary trial to liver cancer risk in people with liver cirrhosis. |
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Male Infertility | 4 grams daily | [2 stars] One preliminary study found that men who took Asian ginseng had an improvement in sperm count and sperm motility. |
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Menopause | 200 mg per day of standardized extract | [2 stars] One trial found that Asian ginseng helped alleviate psychological symptoms of menopause, such as depression and anxiety. |
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Stress | Take an extract supplying at least 1.6 mg daily of ginsenosides, along with a multivitamin | [2 stars] Supplementing with Asian ginseng has been shown to enhance feelings of well-being and improve quality of life in some studies. |
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Type 2 Diabetes | 5 grams of powdered root or an equivalent dose of Asian ginseng extract daily | [2 stars] Asian ginseng may help restore healthy insulin sensitivity and improve blood glucose and lipid levels in people with type 2 diabetes. |
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Alzheimer’s Disease | 4.5 grams per day for 12 weeks
| [1 star] A preliminary trial suggests that taking Panax ginseng may significantly improve a measure of cognitive function in the short term, though long-term use has not been established. |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Adaptogenic herbs such as Asian ginseng have an immunomodulating effect and help support the normal function of the body’s hormonal stress system. |
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Common Cold and Sore Throat | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Adaptogens such as Asian ginseng are thought to help keep various body systems—including the immune system—functioning optimally. |
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HIV and AIDS Support (Bupleurum, Cassia Bark, Chinese Scullcap, Ginger, Jujube, Licorice, Peony, Pinellia) | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] The herbal formula sho-saiko-to has been shown to have beneficial immune effects on white blood cells in people infected with HIV. |
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HIV and AIDS Support | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] One study found that steamed then dried Asian ginseng had beneficial effects in people infected with HIV and increased the effectiveness of the anti-HIV drug AZT. |
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Infection | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Asian ginseng supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Influenza | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Asian ginseng has immune-enhancing properties, which may play a role in preventing infection with the influenza virus. |
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Type 1 Diabetes | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Asian ginseng is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat diabetes. |
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