Panax Ginseng

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evidence score

adaptogen

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Panax ginseng is one of the most studied herbal adaptogens, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for millennia. Active constituents are ginsenosides (>40 identified), which have steroid-like structures and modulate a wide range of pathways. Clinical evidence supports cognitive performance (working memory, attention, mental fatigue), immune modulation, blood glucose control, erectile function, and modest testosterone support. Red ginseng (steamed/dried root) has higher ginsenoside bioavailability and stronger evidence than white ginseng. Distinct from American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus).

Evidence

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Safety

Unknown safety profile

Clinical Status

No formal phase listed

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Dosing

Typical

400 mg

200 mgRange1000 mg

Frequency1-2x/day

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Pharmacology

Half-lifeGinsenosides: ~4-16 hours depending on compound

OnsetCognitive effects acute to 1 week; adaptogenic/hormonal effects 4-12 weeks

DurationOngoing with regular use; tolerance may develop over months

Routes

oral

Evidence Score

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0 studies indexed

Scoring Factors

Volume(40%)—

Quality(30%)—

Sample Size(10%)—

Consistency(10%)—

Replication(5%)—

Recency(5%)—

Evidence Levels

AScore ≥75 with at least 1 meta-analysis and 3+ RCTs

BScore ≥50 with at least 1 RCT or meta-analysis

CScore ≥25 — observational or animal evidence only

DScore <25 — very limited or preclinical data

Plain-English Snapshot

Panax Ginseng is currently categorized as a adaptogen compound.

Evidence scoring has not been fully computed yet, so interpret this profile as preliminary.

Safety scoring is incomplete. Start conservatively and monitor carefully.

Core mechanism

Ginsenosides activate glucocorticoid receptors, modulate NO production, inhibit neuroinflammation, enhance ACh signaling, support HPG axis via LH stimulation

Practical Context

Strongest current signals

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