white ginseng (Panax white) powder organic

Panax ginseng is often promoted as a general tonic to improve well-being or to improve physical stamina, concentration, and memory. It's also sometimes used for inflammatory conditions or to try to help lower blood sugar in those with diabetes.1

Diabetes

Panax ginseng may have a glucose lowering effect and has been studied as an adjunction therapy in people with diabetes. Several meta-analyses and systematic reviews have evaluated studies done on the use of ginseng and diabetes.

Cholesterol

High cholesterol levels are a risk factor for developing coronary artery disease. Some studies have showed that Panax ginseng may have a cholesterol lowering effect.

Inflammation

Low-grade inflammation is thought to lead to several diseases and conditions. As a result, there is a large focus on products that have anti-inflammatory effect, ginseng possibly being one of them.

Precautions

Children and pregnant or nursing women should avoid Panax ginseng.Panax ginseng may affect blood pressure, so if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), you may want to avoid ginseng unless your doctor tells you otherwise.Panax ginseng may lower blood sugar levels and it may interact with diabetes medication. So if you have diabetes and are considering using it, be sure to speak with your doctor. 

Panax ginseng may cause the immune system to be more active so it is not recommended for people with autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Also, it may make immune suppressing medications less effective so it is not recommended if you have undergone an organ transplant. People with blood clotting disorders should avoid taking Panax ginseng without discussing with their healthcare provider first. It may interfere with blood clotting.

Dosing ranges from 200 mg - 3,000 mg (3 g) orally for up to 12 weeks. Some have recommended 100 mg twice daily if the supplement is made from root extract and 1,000-2,000 mg daily if the supplement is made from root powder.