American Ginseng
Panax quinquefolius
American ginseng ginsenosides show anti-cancer activity against breast, colon, and lung cancers, inhibiting NF-κB and inducing apoptosis. A landmark Mayo Clinic randomised controlled trial showed American ginseng extract (2000 mg/day) significantly reduced cancer-related fatigue versus placebo — the first high-quality trial for any natural fatigue intervention in cancer.
Medicinal Properties
Cancer Types Studied
Recommended Dosage
1000–2000 mg standardised American ginseng extract daily.
Preparations
Standardised Extract Capsules
1000–2000 mg American ginseng extract (NHAM Wisconsin-grown) daily with food.
NIH / PubMed Research
Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.
Cautions & Interactions
- May interact with blood-thinning medications and immunosuppressants
- May lower blood sugar — monitor in diabetics
- Avoid with oestrogen-sensitive cancers without oncologist guidance
- May interact with digoxin
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Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before use.