Benefit Brain Function

Ginseng may aid to boost brain functions such as memory, behavior, and mood. Some animal and test-tube studies suggest that ginseng components such as ginsenosides and compound K may protect the brain from free radical damage. For four weeks, 30 healthy persons were given 200 mg of Panax ginseng every day. They improved their mental health, social functioning, and mood at the end of the trial. However, these advantages ceased to be substantial after 8 weeks, suggesting that the effects of ginseng may diminish with prolonged usage.

Another research looked at how single doses of Panax ginseng (200 or 400 mg) influenced mental performance, exhaustion, and blood sugar levels in 30 healthy people before and after a 10-minute mental test. The 200-mg dosage was more beneficial than the 400-mg dose in enhancing mental performance and weariness during the test. Ginseng may have aided in the absorption of blood sugar by cells, perhaps improving performance and reducing mental tiredness. However, it is unclear why the lesser dose outperformed the greater one. In a third trial, 400 mg of Panax ginseng taken daily for eight days enhanced serenity and arithmetic skills. What’s more, other studies found positive effects on brain function and behavior in people with Alzheimer’s disease.