A very common form of hormonal dysfunction that many women experience in their reproductive years is polycystic ovary syndrome - caused by a hormonal imbalance - which can lead to a series of disorders, including irregular and painful periods, excess male hormones, infertility, and ovarian cysts.
Although the use of ginseng to treat this common health condition in women hasn't been extensively researched, an animal study published in the Journal of Ginseng Research found that Korean red ginseng effectively reduced cyst development and nerve growth factor, even after the polycystic ovaries were fully formed.
Peri and postmenopausal women may experience a variety of symptoms, such as mood changes, hot flashes, sleeplessness, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, and brain fog. While studies aren't conclusive about ginseng's benefits for women in menopause, significant improvements in their symptoms have been reported. A study published in the journal Menopause reported the effects of three grams of red ginseng or placebo on 72 women 45 - 60 years old.
After 12 weeks, the women who received red ginseng experienced significant relief in general menopause symptom s and a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. In the thousands of years since its discovery, ginseng has been categorized into different types based on origin, drying method, and supplement form.
Korean red ginseng is well-known for having a high concentration of ginsenosides , the active constituents of this herb, which makes it the most medicinal form of ginseng. Compared to the data on the effects of soy products, black cohosh, and other herbal remedies on menopausal symptoms, these findings are relatively robust.
However, certain questions remain. Although red ginseng has been used for over years, do we have enough data regarding its safety? The authors suggest that red ginseng might be an attractive option for women who cannot take estrogen; however, it is clear that phytoestrogens are biologically active and, at the cellular level, act like estrogen. Presumably, phytoestrogens also carry some risk given their estrogen-like activities, yet this is an area that has not been well-studied.
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The efficacy and safety of the KRG extracts were measured by using questionnaires.
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