Evidence supporting the use of: Ginseng, Oriental
For the health condition: Convalescence

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Synopsis

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

Ginseng, Oriental (Panax ginseng) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, particularly as a restorative tonic during periods of convalescence (recovery from illness or surgery). Historical texts and pharmacopeias describe its role in replenishing "qi" (vital energy), improving general vitality, and helping the body recover strength and function after debilitation. In these traditions, ginseng is often prescribed to patients who are weak, fatigued, or recovering, based on the belief that it enhances resilience and promotes physiological balance.

While there is some modern scientific interest in ginseng’s potential to boost immune function, improve energy metabolism, and reduce fatigue, the evidence specifically supporting its effectiveness in convalescence is limited and mixed. Some small clinical trials and animal studies suggest ginseng may help improve fatigue and enhance immune responses, but robust, large-scale studies directly investigating its use in convalescent patients are lacking. Most contemporary use for this indication is therefore rooted in tradition rather than strong scientific consensus. Nevertheless, its longstanding use in Eastern medicine continues to influence its inclusion in convalescence-support formulas.

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