ginseng for erectile dysfunction

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • there is evidence from one small randomised controlled trial that Korean red ginseng increased successful erections, sexual desire, and successful intercourse compared with placebo (1)
    • compared Korean red ginseng versus placebo both taken three times daily over two 8 week periods separated by a 2 week washout period
      • found that ginseng improved scores on the erectile function, sexual desire, and intercourse satisfaction
      • adverse effects were not reported

Reference:

  1. Hong B, Ji YH, Hong JH, et al. A double-blind crossover study evaluating the efficacy of korean red ginseng in patients with erectile dysfunction: a preliminary report. J Urol 2002;168:2070-2073

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