Heart conditions

Ginseng appears to have antioxidant effects that may benefit patients with heart disorders. Some studies suggest that ginseng also reduces oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol and brain tissue. Better studies are needed to make a firm recommendation.

High blood sugar/glucose intolerance

Several studies suggest ginseng may lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes before and after meals. These results are promising, especially because ginseng does not seem to lower blood sugar to dangerous levels. Future research should focus on the long-term effects of ginseng in managing blood sugar levels.

Immune system enhancement

Several studies report that ginseng may boost the immune system, improve the effectiveness of antibiotics in people with acute bronchitis, and enhance the body's response to flu vaccines. Additional studies are needed before a clear conclusion can be reached.

Type 2 diabetes (adult-onset)

Several human studies report that ginseng may lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Long-term effects are not clear, and it is not known what doses are safe or effective. People with diabetes should seek the care of a qualified healthcare practitioner and should not use ginseng instead of more proven therapies. Effects of ginseng in type 1 diabetes ("insulin dependent") are not well studied.

Aplastic anemia

Weak studies suggest that ginseng in combination with other herbs may improve cell activity, immune function, and red and white blood cell counts in patients with aplastic anemia. Other studies have found decreases in blood cell counts. High-quality studies of ginseng alone are needed.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Early small studies suggest that American ginseng may help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. However, there is currently not enough evidence to support this use of ginseng.

Birth outcomes (anoxemic encephalopathy)

There is currently not enough evidence to support the use of ginseng for this condition. High-quality studies are needed to understand this relationship.

Bronchodilator

Limited research suggests that ginseng has positive effects on breathing. Further studies are needed in this area.

Cancer chemotherapy

Early studies suggest that ginseng injections may help patients undergoing chemotherapy for various types of cancer. Ginseng may improve body weight, quality of life, and the immune response. Although this evidence is promising, the effect of ginseng alone is not clear. More research using ginseng alone is needed.

Cancer prevention

A few studies report that ginseng taken by mouth may lower the risk of developing some cancers, especially if ginseng powder or extract is used. Study results are controversial, and more research is needed before a clear conclusion can be reached.

Cardiovascular risk reduction

Current evidence does not support the use of ginseng to reduce the risk of heart disease. Some evidence suggests that ginseng may improve blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol. High-quality studies are needed.

Chronic hepatitis B

Early studies show that ginseng may improve some aspects of liver function but not others. More research is needed in this area.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Ginseng was reported to improve lung function and exercise capacity in patients with COPD. Further research is needed to confirm these results.

Congestive heart failure

Based on limited research, it is unclear if ginseng improves congestive heart failure. High-quality studies looking at the effect of ginseng alone are needed.

Coronary artery disease

Several studies from China report that ginseng in combination with various other herbs may reduce symptoms of coronary artery disease. Without further evidence on the effects of ginseng specifically, a firm conclusion cannot be reached.

Dementia

Early small studies report that Fuyuan mixture, an herbal combination that contains ginseng, may improve symptoms of multi-infarct dementia. The effects of ginseng alone are not clear, and no firm conclusion can be drawn.

Diabetic complications (kidney damage)

Early evidence suggests that a form of ginseng not commonly available in the United States may improve kidney damage in patients with diabetes. Some research suggests that Panax notoginseng may be as effective as the prescription drug Ticlid?. However, more research is needed.

Erectile dysfunction

Early studies suggest that ginseng may help treat erectile dysfunction. Additional high-quality studies are needed.

Exercise performance

Athletes commonly use ginseng as a potential way to improve stamina. However, it remains unclear if ginseng taken by mouth significantly affects exercise performance. Many studies have been published in this area, with mixed results. Better studies are necessary before a clear conclusion can be reached.

Fatigue

A few studies using ginseng extract G115? (with or without multivitamins) report improvements in patients with fatigue of various causes. However, these results are early, and studies have not been high quality.

Fistula (anal)

Early evidence in infants with peri-anal abscesses or anal fistulas suggests that GTTC (Ginseng and Tang-kuei Ten Combination) may speed up recovery. Further research is needed to confirm these results.

Heart damage (cardiac bypass complications)

Early studies suggest that ginseng may have a positive effect on complications of cardiac bypass surgery, including decreasing damage to the lining of the digestive tract. Well-designed studies are needed before a strong recommendation can be made.

High blood pressure

Early research suggests that ginseng may lower blood pressure (systolic and diastolic). It is not clear what doses may be safe or effective. Well-conducted studies are needed to confirm these early results.

High cholesterol

Several low-quality studies have examined the effects of Panax ginseng on cholesterol levels. Results are mixed. More studies are needed to understand the effects of ginseng on cholesterol levels.

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (refractory)

Combination herbal products containing ginseng may help treat refractory idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, a blood disorder that does not respond well to treatment. Studies that use ginseng alone are needed.

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