Korean ginseng capsules are one of the best-selling dietary supplements in the USA and China.
Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng, also referred to as Asian ginseng) was featured prominently in the traditional medicine systems found in Asia and is now also extremely popular in the West.
Its primary historic uses included: treating fatigue and respiratory ailments; stimulating libido and increasing sexual endurance; strengthening the immune system; and helping to control appetite.
Today, Korean ginseng capsules and other ginseng supplements are favored for many of the same reasons. It is used as a natural brain supplement to boost cognition and mental performance. It is taken to boost energy and promote athletic performance, while also increasing the body’s resistance to infections and diseases.
It is also said to have a powerful mood enhancing effect that enhances the mental well-being of the user and reduces stress levels. Additionally, the historic popularity of Korean ginseng has attracted scientific attention and researchers are working to understand the scope of its therapeutic benefits.



- Boosts energy & mental focus
- Supports immune system & restores balance
- Improves mood, sleep quality & endurance
Korean Ginseng Capsule Benefits
Related Topics
Studies involving P. ginseng have been wide ranging, but have primarily focused on the herb’s potential to support cancer treatment, improve cardiovascular health, manage type II diabetes symptoms, lower blood pressure, help the body cope with stress, impede oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
Ginseng use has not been historically associated with severe side effects. Additionally, contemporary research suggests the supplement may be safe for up to six months, but continual use is not recommended without medical supervision.
Although a large amount of scientific attention has focused on Korean ginseng, much of the published data has been largely based on substandard methodologies, improper equipment and/or biased controls. Research is ongoing to examine the full curative and preventive effects of Korean ginseng.
Ginseng Capsules for Erectile Dysfunction
Korean ginseng is commonly used in the hopes of alleviating erectile dysfunction (ED) or to improve male sexual endurance and libido.
Although P. ginseng has received more research attention than most herbal agents to understand its effects on sexual health, the available data are still considered substandard. Korean ginseng does appear to have some positive effect on vascular and psychogenic ED, but further research is required.
In one study, oral Korean ginseng capsules were administered to 60 men with mild-to-severe ED symptoms. Participants were given one gram of Panax ginseng with each of three daily meals over the course of twelve weeks.
67 percent of treatment group participants reported improvement of ED symptoms. Placebo group participants did not report any improvements over baseline levels.
In a separate trial, 86 ED subjects were given two grams of Korean ginseng per day, which was administered in two daily doses. Using the same judgement scales as the previous trial, significant erectile improvements were reported. This study is considered subpar because it experienced a high rate of participant dropout.
Finally, in a systematic review of seven separate Korean ginseng supplementation studies, a moderate level of ED improvement was assessed. Panax ginseng doses ranging between 1800 mg and 3000 mg per day seemed to improve relevant indicators of male sexual health. Sperm quality and motility were both increased. Further, testicular protein synthesis and gonadal weight also increased.
Korean Ginseng for Type II Diabetes
Overall, the evidence supporting Korean ginseng capsule supplementation for treating symptoms of type II diabetes is insufficient and unconvincing.
However, P. ginseng has been observed to exhibit some antidiabetic effects in laboratory and animal studies; research into its potential use as an adjunct therapy for type II diabetes continues.
In animal tests P. ginseng was observed to increase muscular sensitivity to insulin. Muscular activation of AMPK (5′ Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase) was induced at doses of 200 mg/kg in mice. AMPK is an enzyme that plays a number of roles in maintaining cellular energy levels.
In particular, it seems to play a role in the modulation of pancreatic insulin release. This metabolic pathway seemed to be activated by polysaccharides in P. ginseng at doses between 300 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg. Synthesis of glucose inside the liver (hepatic gluconeogenesis) is suppressed due to the actions of ginseng constituents, particularly ginsenosides like Rg2.
Korean Ginseng Capsules and Cholesterol
Korean ginseng has exhibited a number of potentially therapeutic effects that may support long-term cardiovascular health. For instance, P. ginseng has been observed to decrease LDL and total cholesterol levels while increasing HDL cholesterol. It has also been associated with reduced serum triglyceride counts. Improving overall lipid profiles may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
How to Take Korean Ginseng Pills
Panax ginseng extract seems generally well tolerated by humans. Historic use is not commonly associated with severe side effects. Studies have involved the use of P. ginseng for up to six months without severe side effect.
Prolonged supplementation without breaks can lead to liver disease. Ginseng capsules are usually supplemented in intervals, but an appropriate dosage should be determined with a health professional.
Insomnia is one of the most prevalent side effects reported with red Korean ginseng supplementation. Other side effects may include anxiety, itchy skin, loss of appetite, vaginal bleeding, headaches, rashes and hypoglycemia. P. ginseng may also affect blood pressure.
Asian ginseng may interact with a number of prescription and over-the-counter medications. For instance, medications prescribed for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, type II diabetes, heart disease, bleeding/clotting disorders and hormone imbalances may negatively interact with P. ginseng.
Additionally, there are some groups ill-suited for ginseng supplementation: those taking any prescribed pharmaceuticals or dealing with a pre-existing health condition should exercise caution. In all cases, be sure to speak with your doctor before taking Korean ginseng capsules to help ensure safe and effective use.
- Jiao XL, Bi XB, Zhang XS, Gao WW [Autotoxic effect of ginsenoside extrats on growth of American ginseng in different medium] Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2015 Apr;40(8):1433-8.
- Li MR1, Shi FX1, Zhou YX1, Li YL2, Wang XF1, Zhang C1, Wang XT2, Liu B2, Xiao HX3, Li LF4. Genetic and epigenetic diversities shed light into domestication of cultivated ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer Mol Plant. 2015 Aug 13. pii: S1674-2052(15)00326-3.
- Wu W1, Lu Z1, Teng Y1, Guo Y2, Liu S3. Structural Characterization of Ginsenosides from Flower Buds of Panax ginseng by RRLC-Q-TOF M J Chromatogr Sci. 2015 Aug 12. pii: bmv115.
- Betteridge DJ1. What is oxidative stress? Metabolism. 2000 Feb;49(2 Suppl 1):3-8.
- You Q1, Ma ZC, Wang YG, Hu DH, Liang QD, Xiao CR, Tan HL, Tang XL, Gao Y. Panax ginseng inhibits intestinal absorption of toxic Aconitum carmichaeli alkaloids in Vitro.Chin J Integr Med. 2015 Aug 14. [Epub ahead of print]
- Muszy?ska B1, ?ojewski M1, Rojowski J2, Opoka W2, Su?kowska-Ziaja K1. Natural products of relevance in the prevention and supportive treatment of depression. Psychiatr Pol. 2015;49(3):435-453.
- Yu J1, Shi FS1, Hu S2. Improved immune responses to a bivalent vaccine of Newcastle disease and avian influenza in chickens by ginseng stem-leaf saponins. Vet Immunol Immunopathol. 2015 Aug 1. pii: S0165-2427(15)00174-9.
- Kim YJ1, Jang MG, Zhu L, Silva J, Zhu X, Sukweenadhi J, Kwon WS, Yang DC, Zhang D. Cytological characterization of anther development in Panax ginseng Meyer Protoplasma. 2015 Aug 16. [Epub ahead of print]
- Li YY1, Zhai WW, Yang XR, Ding J, Kan LX. [Effects of Panax notoginseng saponins on proliferation, apoptosis and cell cycle of K562 cells in vitro and the mechanisms].Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2015 Aug 20;35(8):1103-1109.
- Hou JP. The chemical constituents of ginseng plants. Comp Med East West. 1977 Summer;5(2):123-45.
Article last updated on: April 19th, 2018 by Nootriment
1 Comment
Quisiera saber los precios en lempiras hondurenos de los ginseng que aquà se muestran y cuanto es el envió para Honduras