Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Ginseng, particularly Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng) and Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng), has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Korean medicine as a general tonic to increase vitality, resilience, and resistance to stress. The concept of "adrenal fatigue" is a modern, non-medically recognized term often used in alternative health circles to describe a collection of symptoms such as fatigue, body aches, and sleep disturbances, which are attributed to chronic stress and perceived "exhaustion" of the adrenal glands. While ginseng is not traditionally used specifically for "adrenal fatigue" (as the concept did not exist), it has been used for centuries to "invigorate qi" and support the body's response to stress, which aligns with the goals of modern adrenal fatigue protocols.

Scientific research on ginseng primarily supports its role as an adaptogen—substances believed to help the body resist physical, chemical, or biological stressors. Some studies suggest that ginseng may modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and reduce markers of stress in both animal and human models. However, high-quality clinical trials specifically examining ginseng for "adrenal fatigue" are lacking, largely because the condition itself is not widely recognized in conventional medicine. Therefore, while traditional use is strong and some scientific rationale exists for ginseng's adaptogenic effects, direct evidence for its effectiveness in "adrenal fatigue" is limited.

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