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Panax Ginseng tends to be taken in doses of 200 to 400 mg daily for general 'preventative' medicine, although some studies on the inclusion of Panax Ginseng in a multivitamin suggest doses as low as 40mg might be bioactive. The 400 mg dose appears to confer most cognitive benefit.
These doses refer to standard 'Ginseng Extract' which is around 2-3% total Ginsenosides, and is a once daily dosage.
Trials using Korean Red Ginseng extract for erectile health and libido enhancement tend to use 3 grams of total KRG extract daily, in three doses of 1000 mg. *
Korean ginseng is usually made into a powdered form from the dry root and taken by mouth as a supplement. Although there is a tincture (a liquid preparation made with alcohol) and tea form available, most of the clinical research studies are performed using ginseng in the powdered/supplement form.
Ginseng should be stored at room temperature and kept dry, away from heat.
Always take Korean ginseng (and any other herbal supplement) as directed by the healthcare provider. The average dose of Korean ginseng is about 200 to 400 mg per day as an overall health promotion/preventative herbal supplement. The 400 mg dose may provide the highest cognitive benefit from Korean ginseng.
Other medical experts recommend 200 mg per day and suggest taking a two-week break from taking ginseng every two to three weeks. This is to avoid the possibility of getting a toxic reaction from the build-up of ginseng in the body. “Most published research studies have used a standardized Panax ginseng extract in a dosage of 200 mg per day,” says American Family Physicians.
Do not take Korean ginseng at bedtime since the side effect of insomnia has been reported. Also, do not take Korean ginseng for long time spans (no more than three months). Be sure to discuss the specific safety precautions of taking Korean ginseng with your healthcare provider. *