Asian Ginseng (Panax Ginseng)

Asian Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) – It is important here to remember the ‘asian’ part of the name as different types of ginseng have different effects. Asian ginseng improves adrenal function and increases blood pressure and energy. In one large placebo controlled study, the subjects taking asian ginseng experienced a noticeable increase in energy and concentration over a 6 week period. Panax ginseng has been shown to have a strong anti-stress effect, reducing high cortisol levels and bringing the ratio of cortisol to DHEA to a more healthy balance (6,7). Cortisol has damaging effects when it is chronically raised, these include immune-suppression and nerve cell damage. Typical dosage is 100mg twice per day. If you can’t find asian ginseng then 2-3g of dry, powdered root of Siberian ginseng should have a similar effect.