Erectile dysfunction (ED). Taking Panax ginseng by mouth seems to improve sexual function in adults with ED.
Flu (influenza). Taking a specific Panax ginseng extract by mouth appears to reduce the risk of getting a cold or the flu.
Panax ginseng is a plant that grows in Korea, China, and Siberia. It’s considered an adaptogen, which are natural substances that are believed to stimulate the body’s resistance to stressors. Panax ginseng contains many active chemicals. The most important are called ginsenosides or panaxosides.
Panax ginseng is taken by mouth for memory and thinking skills, Alzheimer disease, depression.