Diabetes
In preliminary double-blind studies performed by a single research group, use of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) appeared to improve blood sugar control. 21,22
In some but not all studies, the same researchers reported potential benefit with Korean red ginseng as well. 87,97,102
A different research group tested ordinary Panax ginseng and claimed to find it effective. 20However, this study was somewhat substandard in both its design and reporting. In other studies (conducted by the research group mentioned in the previous paragraph), ordinaryPanax ginseng seemed to worsen blood sugar control rather than improve it, 98-99 while yet another group found benefits. 104 It appears possible that certain ginsenosides (found in high concentrations in some American ginseng products) may lower blood sugar, while others (found in high concentration in some Panax ginseng products) may raise it. It has been suggested that since the actions of these various constituents are not well defined at this time, ginseng should not be used to treat diabetes until more is known. 100
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