Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Panax Ginseng has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in East Asia, for supporting vitality, stamina, and the body’s response to stress—concepts now often associated with “adrenal support.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Panax ginseng is considered an adaptogen, a class of herbs believed to help the body adapt to physical and mental stressors, potentially by influencing the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Although the term "adrenal support" is not explicitly used in traditional texts, ginseng’s use for increasing energy, reducing fatigue, and improving resilience to stress indirectly aligns with modern interpretations of adrenal support.

Scientific research has explored Panax ginseng’s effects on stress and fatigue, including some studies indicating modulation of stress hormone levels (like cortisol) and improvement in subjective measures of well-being and energy. However, most clinical evidence is preliminary, with small sample sizes and varying study quality. Direct scientific evidence for Panax ginseng specifically supporting adrenal gland function or treating "adrenal fatigue" is limited and not well-established in rigorous clinical trials. Therefore, the justification for its use in supporting the adrenal glands is primarily traditional, with moderate but not conclusive evidence from modern research supporting its adaptogenic properties related to stress response.

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