Research Notes on Ginseng and Hypertension
Ginseng has actually been shown to lower blood pressure at normal dosages (3-4 grams per day). Very large doses (30 grams or more per day) however, can raise blood pressure dramatically. It is used in China to treat sudden drops of blood pressure. This should not prevent anyone from using ginseng at normal doses.
Top Resources on Ginseng and Hypertension
- American Academy of Family Physician (AAFP): Is Herbal Therapy Safe In Cardiovascular Disease?
- WebMD: Hypertension: Complementary And Alternative Treatments
- ClinicalTrials: The Effect Of North American Ginseng On Blood Pressure In Individuals With Hypertension
- PubMed: North American Ginseng Exerts A Neutral Effect On Blood Pressure In Individuals With Hypertension (July 15, 2007)
- HowStuffWorks: Medicinal Uses Of Ginseng
- bNet: Effects Of Red Ginseng Upon Vascular Endothelial Function In Patients With Essential Hypertension
- AccessMyLibrary: Clinical Briefs: Ginseng And Hypertension
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