Evidence supporting the use of: Oriental Ginseng
For the health condition: Indigestion
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Oriental Ginseng (Panax ginseng) has a long history of use in traditional East Asian medicine for a variety of ailments, including digestive complaints such as indigestion. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), ginseng is believed to "tonify qi" (life energy) and strengthen the spleen and stomach, which are considered important for healthy digestion. Historical texts and pharmacopeias from China and Korea often list ginseng as a remedy to improve appetite, relieve feelings of bloating, and address general weakness of the digestive system.
From a scientific perspective, the evidence supporting ginseng for indigestion is limited. A few animal studies and small clinical trials suggest that certain ginsenosides (the main active compounds in ginseng) may have gastroprotective effects and could help regulate gastric motility, but these findings are preliminary. Most studies focus on ginseng's adaptogenic, cognitive, or immune-modulating properties rather than direct effects on digestion. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have not found sufficient high-quality clinical research to support its routine use for indigestion or dyspepsia in modern practice.
In summary, while Oriental Ginseng is traditionally used to support digestive health and relieve indigestion, robust scientific validation for this specific use is lacking. The practice is rooted primarily in traditional medicine rather than evidence-based clinical research.
Other ingredients used for Indigestion
cutchacid protease
activated charcoal
allspice
aloe vera
alpha-galactosidase
amylase
green chiretta
apple
apricot
artichoke
bamboo
benegut perilla (proprietary)
betel
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium longum
black pepper
radish
rice
calcium
cassia bark
chamomile
chen pi
chloride
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
cucumber
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
melon
exo-peptidase
fennel
fenugreek
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
gentian root
ginger
glucomannan
green banana
HCL
quassia
jujube
kudzu
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus lactis
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
licorice root
lipase
liquid liver fractions
lovage
marshmallow
methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (vitamin U)
mint
orange
oregon grape
ox bile
pancreatin
papain
peppermint oil
pepsin
plum fruit
psyllium
quail egg
rhubarb root
schizonepeta
slippery elm bark
spearmint leaf
watermelon
xylanase
bentonite
cascara sagrada
oryza
tangerine
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
capsicum
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
inula racemosa
anise
punarnava
holarrhena antidysenterica
fumaria parviflora
blessed thistle
yarrow
bile salt
prickly ash
elecampane
root tuber
chrysanthemum
juniper berries
flowering quince
dogwood
dioscorea
sweetgums
queen of the meadow
caraway
anemarrhena asphodeloides
peach
wood betony
horehound
Sichuan pepper
alginic acid
sea salt
Alcohol
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Actinidin
Agastache
Acidity regulator
Ambergris
Angelica
Agrimony
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Alchemilla
Asafoetida
Agarwood
American Liverleaf
Appleblossom Cassia
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Arrowroot
Areca
Agrimonia pilosa
Antifoam agent
Amor seco
Aniseed myrtle
Arani
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Atractylone
Betony
Buttermilk
Butter
Blue Flag
Baliospermum
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Bicarbonate
Bayleaf
Belleric myrobalan
Blackbrush
Bistort
Big Quaking Grass
Bougainvillea
Bael
Butternut
boldo
Black Gram
Bile
black salt
Bombax
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
Bitter principals
banana
Bassia scoparia
Belamcanda
Bottle gourd
Cumin
Centaury
Carqueja
Chervil
Coriander
Chive
Cape Aloe
Centaurium erythraea
Citron
Cantaloupe
Chlorophytum
Carvone
Cymbopogon Martini
Coca
Campylandra fimbriata
Chenopodium
Colombo
Copalchi
Cubeb
Carob
Chirata
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Carlina
Calamus
Chestnut
Colocynth
cola nut
Clerodendrum indicum
Dense Fruit Dittany
Dextrin
Dragonhead
Dill
Dianthrone
Dolichos
Dichrostachys glomerata
English Horsemint
Enzyme Blend
Elephant's Head
Fig
Fumitory
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Fernbush
False Calumba
Four leaved grass
Goldthread
Gentian
Gentianella alborosea
Gentianella amarella
Gentianopsis barbata
Garden Cress
Gentiana calycosa
Glucofrangulin
Galbanum
Gentiana manshurica
Himalayan Salt
Molasses
Phosphate Salt
Prickly Pear Cactus
Potash
Quince
Rose
Rhubarb
Squash
Sweet Orange alcohol
Tarragon
Vervain
Vinegar
Other health conditions supported by Oriental Ginseng
Adrenal FatigueAge Spots
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Alzheimer's Disease
Anemia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Body Building
Bronchitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Convalescence
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hypertension
Indigestion