Botanicals Botanicals Oral

Ginseng

Supports energy and vitality.

Sci.Panax ginseng asian white ginseng root extract ginseng extract g115 ginseng plus notoginseng extract korean ginseng korean ginseng extract korean (panax) ginseng korean (panax) ginseng extract panax ginseng panax ginseng extract panax ginseng (panax ginseng) stem & leaves extract panax ginseng root extract red panax ginseng extract
8 forms
Oral

About Ginseng

Ginseng is a well-known adaptogen that supports energy and vitality, commonly used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
1585

At a glance

Approval status

supplement

Compare All Forms

8 forms

Compare supplement forms of Ginseng by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Ginseng
  • Label category: natural
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Ginseng (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 2303
  • Label category: natural
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Ginseng, American
  • DSLD group id: 72
  • Label category: natural
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Ginseng, Oriental
  • DSLD group id: 2464
  • Label category: natural
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Ginseng, Panax
  • DSLD group id: 1046
  • Label category: natural
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Ginseng, Siberian
  • DSLD group id: 2232
  • Label category: natural
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Korean ginseng extract
  • Label category: natural
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

american ginseng, american ginseng extract, american ginseng [root] 4:1 extract, asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Chinese red ginseng extract, eleuthero senticosus, ginseng, ginseng (root) powder, Ginseng (unspecified), ginseng extract, ginseng extract 1:4, ginseng extractives, ginseng panax, ginseng powder, ginseng root, ginseng root extract, ginseng root powder, ginseng root tincture, ginseng standardized extract, notoginseng, organic ginseng, organic ginseng root powder, pure, siberian ginseng, standardized ginseng complex, standardized ginseng concentrate, standardized ginseng concentrates, tienchi ginseng, wild

Type: Botanicals

Category for Botanicals ingredients

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May interact with anticoagulants, antidiabetic medications, and certain antidepressants.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Ginseng forms:

Cognitive Function Support Immune System Support Energy enhancement Stress Reduction Immune Support Energy Boost

And 1 more benefit...

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Ginseng forms:

Insomnia How serious: Mild Headaches How serious: Mild Gastrointestinal issues How serious: medium Gastrointestinal Upset How serious: Mild

What does the research say?

Numerous studies have investigated the effects of Korean ginseng on various health outcomes, including its role in enhancing physical performance, cognitive function, and immune response. Clinical trials have shown mixed results, with some indicating positive effects while others show minimal benefits.