Evidence supporting the use of: Panax Ginseng
For the body system: Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3
Panax ginseng has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asia, for supporting male reproductive health and vitality. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Korean herbal medicine have used ginseng as a tonic to enhance libido, sexual performance, and general vitality, with references stretching back centuries. Historically, it has been prescribed to address impotence, infertility, and low sexual energy.
Scientific research on Panax ginseng’s effects on the reproductive system is ongoing, and while some studies suggest potential benefits, the evidence is not uniformly strong. Several clinical trials and animal studies indicate that Panax ginseng may improve erectile function and sperm quality, likely due to its ginsenosides content, which may influence nitric oxide synthesis and blood flow. A few small-scale human trials have reported improved erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction when compared to placebo. However, limitations such as small sample sizes, short durations, and varying product quality reduce the strength of these findings. Effects on female reproductive health are less well-studied but have been explored in the context of menopause and hormonal regulation, again with limited and mixed results.
In summary, the use of Panax ginseng for reproductive health is primarily rooted in traditional practices, with some preliminary scientific support, but more rigorous, standardized research is needed to conclusively validate these effects.
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ashwagandha
beta-sitosterol
black cohosh
bovine
bovine liver
broccoli
calcium
chaste tree
Chinese salvia root
choline
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
damiana
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
evening primrose oil
fennel
fenugreek
fish protein
flaxseed
folate
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
ginger
ginseng
gokhru
hops
inositol
iodine
iron
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
l-arginine
l-carnitine
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus jensenii
licorice root
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
maca
magnesium
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
muira puama
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids
pomegranate
protein
pumpkin
quail egg
raspberry
rehmannia glutinosa
saffron
saw palmetto
selenium
selenium
soybean
spearmint leaf
tongkat ali
tribulus
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin D
vitamin E
vitamin E
seaweed
water
wild yam
zinc
sarsaparilla
red clover
suma
squawvine
mugwort
nut grass
anise
punarnava
smilax
chaff flower
lingusticum wallichii
yarrow
cistanche
dioscorea
dodder
eucommia
ganoderma
lotus seed
morinda
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
guelder rose
trace minerals
anemarrhena asphodeloides
purslane
barrenwort
shepherd's purse
wood betony
hypothalamus
herbal blend (proprietary)
yohimbe
11-Ketotestosterone
25-d-spirosta-3, 5-diene
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
8-Prenylnaringenin
Antler
Arachidonic Acid
Achyranthes
Anamu
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agnuside
Ashoka
Ant
Abuta
Allium tuberosum
Animal protein
Blue Cohosh
Babchi
Baliospermum
Black galingale
Beef
Beef liver
Bugbane
Bulbine natalensis
Black Gram
Banyan
Ba Ji Tian
Barbasco
Bee products
Borassus aethiopum
banana
Boerhavia diffusa
Calochortus
Curculigo orchicides
Cohosh
Clary sage
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cucurbita
Cod Liver Oil
Codonopsis
Cnidium
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cynomorium
Cyathula
Chinese Pond Turtle
Chlorophytum
Chuchuhuasi
Casticin
Campylandra fimbriata
Catuaba
Costus
Carthamus
Canscora
DHEA
Daidzein
Deer Velvet
Dong Quai
Dibenzo-alpha pyrones
D-Pinitol
Diosgenin
Date
Egg
Euryale seed
Elk antler
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Embelia
Estrogen
Folic Acid
False Unicorn Root
Isoflavones
Lotus
Orchid
yohimbine
Other body systems supported by Panax Ginseng
Adrenal CortexAdrenal Glands
Adrenal Medulla
Arteries
Blood
Brain
Circulatory System
Cortisol
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Hair
Heart
Hypothalamus
Immune System
Liver
Lungs
Male Reproductive System
Nerves
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Pituitary
Pituitary (anterior)
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Senses
Solar Plexus
Specific Hormones
Specific Neurotransmitters
Spleen
Stomach
Thymus