Super Ginseng Supplement (Radix Panax Ginseng) to Help Support Energy and Overall Vitality *

Radix Panax Ginseng grows primarily in East Asia. Traditionally, the root has been valued for supporting energy, natural defenses, and overall vitality. It has also been used to help maintain physical and mental performance, and to promote balance during times of stress.*

What are the Potential Benefits Associated with Ginseng?*

Ginseng has been used for centuries in traditional Eastern practices to support the body’s natural reserves and general well-being. Its Latin name 'Panax' means 'panacea'. Korean ginseng, like Schisandra, is often described in the West as an "adaptogen" – a plant thought to help the body adapt to occasional physical, chemical, or emotional stressors.*

Ginseng may therefore help the body adapt to the demands of modern life, supporting general vitality and helping maintain physical, mental, and cognitive function. It is often regarded as a tonic herb, traditionally associated with promoting balance rather than overstimulation.*

Radix Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer is the only ginseng registered in the pharmacopeia. Its mechanisms of action are not fully understood, but its properties are attributed to compounds called ginsenosides, which may act via different pathways. Ginseng’s ginsenoside content varies according to species, age, plant part, harvest time, and extraction method.*

What do Studies Say About Ginseng?

To date, around 40 known ginsenosides have been identified. Extracts standardized to a higher concentration of ginsenosides (such as 30%) are being studied for a broad range of potential roles in well-being.*

• Research has explored ginseng’s potential antioxidant activity, particularly in the brain, where gut bacteria appear to influence ginsenoside absorption.*
• Some studies suggest ginsenosides may influence neurotransmission in the brain, including memory and learning pathways.*
• Other research has looked at ginseng’s ability to support nitric oxide production, which plays a role in blood flow and energy metabolism.*
• Investigations also suggest possible roles in metabolic health by influencing hormone sensitivity in cells.*
• Ginseng may help support immune defenses, with studies examining effects on various immune markers.*
• Preclinical studies have also explored ginseng’s activity in other areas, but these findings remain preliminary and require further investigation.*

With its standardized ginsenoside concentration, this Panax ginseng extract is designed to support general health and well-being. It is often taken periodically in short courses, at a suggested dose of two to four capsules a day. Ginseng can also be combined with other supplements that support overall vitality, such as extracts of Cordyceps sinensis or compounds like pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), available in our Mitochondrial Formula.*