Ginseng, particularly Panax ginseng, has a longstanding history in traditional medicine for enhancing vitality and male reproductive health. In recent years, scientific studies have investigated its effects on testosterone levels and related functions. Several animal studies and small clinical trials suggest that ginseng may have modest benefits on testosterone production, sperm quality, and sexual function. The primary compounds attributed to these effects are ginsenosides, which are thought to influence the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis and stimulate androgen production.

Human trials, while limited and often small in scale, have produced mixed results. Some studies report increases in serum testosterone or improvements in erectile function with ginseng supplementation, while others show no significant changes. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews conclude that there is some evidence for ginseng’s positive effects on male sexual function, but the data specifically linking ginseng to meaningful increases in testosterone are not robust or consistent. Most experts agree that more large-scale, well-designed clinical trials are needed to confirm ginseng’s role in testosterone support.

In summary, there is scientific basis, though moderate and not definitive, for using ginseng to support the testosterone body system, with the strongest evidence relating to sexual function rather than direct testosterone elevation.