Evidence supporting the use of: Oriental Ginseng
For the health condition: Heart (weakness)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Panax ginseng (Oriental or Asian ginseng) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is often prescribed to "tonify Qi" and strengthen the body, including support for heart weakness or fatigue. In TCM theory, heart weakness may relate to symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or general fatigue, for which ginseng is considered an adaptogen that can restore vitality. Classical texts and compendiums, such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing," reference its use for "restoring pulse" and "replenishing the vital essence," which are interpreted by some practitioners as related to cardiovascular health.

Modern scientific evidence on the direct effect of Oriental ginseng in treating heart weakness (as a specific clinical diagnosis) is limited and mixed. Some preclinical and small clinical studies suggest that ginseng may have beneficial effects on cardiovascular function, such as improving cardiac contractility, reducing oxidative stress, and enhancing endothelial function. However, these studies often use varying preparations and dosages, and high-quality clinical trials in patients with defined heart weakness or heart failure are lacking. Thus, while traditional use is well-documented and some early scientific findings are promising, robust scientific validation is currently insufficient to conclusively support its use for heart weakness.

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