Panax ginseng
Xi yang shen | Western ginseng | Five-fingers | Chinese ginseng | Ren shen | Korean ginseng | Red ginseng
Found in 1,889 products 5 forms available Trending for: athletic performance, immune modulation, adaptogenic, memory support
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Understanding Panax ginseng
What it is
A popular herb often confused with Asian or Panax ginseng, American ginseng has unique medicinal properties.
Reported benefits
→Supports energy and stamina for athletic performance
→Promotes healthy blood sugar control
→Supports immune function
→May support cognitive performance and focus
Dosage Guide
50mg
Low
75mg
Standard
200mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 50-75mg
• Therapeutic dose: 75-200mg
Forms & Absorption
Korean Ginseng
Standard form
164 products
Asian Ginseng
Standard form
132 products
Asian Ginseng Root Extract
Standard form
110 products
Ginseng
Standard form
104 products
Asian Ginseng root extract
Standard form
87 products
Timing & Usage
Best taken:With meals
With food:19% recommend with food, 2% on empty stomach
Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable
