Evidence supporting the use of: Panax Ginseng
For the body system: Parasympathetic Nervous System

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Panax Ginseng has a long history of use in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, where it has been regarded as an adaptogen—an agent that helps the body resist various stressors and maintain homeostasis, which by extension could be associated with the regulation of autonomic nervous system balance, including the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). Traditional texts and usage patterns suggest ginseng was used to promote vitality, reduce fatigue, and restore balance to bodily systems, which practitioners often interpreted as supporting the body's "Yin" and "Yang"—metaphorically linked to sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity.

However, direct scientific evidence specifically linking Panax Ginseng to enhanced parasympathetic nervous system function is limited. Some modern studies suggest ginseng may have effects on stress reduction and autonomic regulation, but results are mixed and often not focused specifically on the PNS. Most available research centers around ginseng's adaptogenic, cognitive, and energy-promoting effects rather than targeted parasympathetic support. Thus, while traditional use provides some justification for its application in this context, rigorous scientific validation is lacking, and the strength of the evidence remains modest.

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