Switch to हिंदी

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

हिंदी
  • Health A-Z
  • Diabetes
  • Diseases
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Heart Attack
    • Pneumonia
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Diet & Fitness
    • Weight Management
    • Exercise & Body Building
    • Diet & Recipes
    • Yoga
  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Pregnancy
    • Conceiving
    • Infertility
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Breastfeeding
    • Baby Names
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Grooming
  • Photos
  • Videos
Home / Sex & Relationships / Can ginseng cure erectile dysfunction?

Can ginseng cure erectile dysfunction?

Ancient Chinese wisdom claims that ginseng cures problems with sexual dysfunction by acting on both the reproductive as well as the nervous to increase libido.

By: Nirmalya Dutta   | | Updated: March 9, 2014 5:27 pm
Tags: Ginseng  Viagra  
healthy grocery shopping

Ginseng is a root that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for aeons. There have been claims that it can cure erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, act as a stimulant and even as a type II diabetes treatment. Ancient Chinese wisdom claims that ginseng cures problems with sexual dysfunction by acting on both the reproductive as well as the nervous to increase libido. Anusuya Suresh, author of a textbook on Industrial Pharmacognosy (study of medicines from national sources) says: ‘For centuries, people in China have used Ginseng to cure problems with sexual function because it acts on both the reproductive as well as the nervous system to increase libido. By its action on the blood vessels of the penis, it helps to improve erections; through its tonic action on the body. It also improves energy levels by increasing levels of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine reducing stress and enhancing their mood.’ Also Read - 5 herbs that can help to deal with problems of erectile dysfunction

In Jan 2013, a study claimed that ginseng was a viable alternative to Viagra to treat erectile dysfunction, a claim which understandably excited press across the world. However,  the NHS found, on closer examination, that the study authors had exaggerated the findings which were picked up by the media and printed as gospel truth. Also Read - Try this herbal tea for diabetes management



The double study actually didn’t find much difference between the ED-fighting qualities of ginseng and the placebo pill. The study tested various areas of sexual dysfunction including intercourse satisfaction, sexual desire, erectile function and ejaculation and it found that only ejaculation function was the only one which varied during the study. In fact, the study found that those given the dummy pill also improved their sexual function suggesting that there is a psychosomatic aspect to erectile dysfunction. Also Read - Health benefits of ashwagandha

Conclusion: There’s just not enough evidence to suggest that ginseng actually treats erectile dysfunction or any sort of sexual dysfunction.

Some cautionary words: There are thousands of products on the internet which claim to be made of ginseng or have ginseng extracts but there’s no way to know whether these products even have the ingredient. Please steer clear of them and only use ginseng as an aphrodisiac or Viagra alternative only after a doctor has suggested since there are a variety of side-effects that the herb is capable of causing. 

Loved this article? Vote for www.thehealthsite.com for the ‘Website of the Year’ Award and stand a chance to win goodies. Don’t forget to activate your vote from your inbox.

Also read more articles on erectile dysfunction:

  • Top 10 tips for stronger erections that last longer!
  • Can diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?
  • Erectile dysfunction: Causes and treatment
  • Unable to satisfy partner due to erectile dysfunction
  • Viagra and Erectile Dysfunction
  • Can performance anxiety cause erectile dysfunction?
  • Is porn giving me erectile dysfunction?
  • Sex doubts: Masturbation, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, contraception and more

For more articles on male sex problems, check out our male sex problems section. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates! For daily free health tips, sign up for our newsletter. And to join discussions on health topics of your choice, visit our forum.

Published : November 20, 2013 6:04 pm | Updated:March 9, 2014 5:27 pm
Read Disclaimer

I feel like my vagina is weirdly shaped. Please help.  (Sex query of the day)

I feel like my vagina is weirdly shaped. Please help. (Sex query of the day)

Could I be bisexual or gay? (Sex query of the day)

Could I be bisexual or gay? (Sex query of the day)

Please Wait. Article Loading ....

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Stay Informed, Be Safe

  • UK COVID Strain May Be More Infectious But There Is No Need To Panic: Experts
  • South African coronavirus variant may 'escape antibodies, cause reinfection'
  • ‘Enhanced immunity, no serious adverse events’: Lancet releases Covaxin’s Phase 1 trial data
  • Covid-19 variant detected in UK may be ‘more deadly than the older virus strain’
  • Beware! Coronavirus can damage your brain in many ways. Here’s what to know

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator
bmi Calculator
Ideal Body Weight
ideal body weight
Daily Calorie Intake
Daily calorie intake
Calories Burned
calories burned

Related Stories

5 herbs that can help to deal with problems of erectile dysfunction

5 herbs that can help to deal with problems of erectile dysfunction

Try this herbal tea for diabetes management

Try this herbal tea for diabetes management

Health benefits of ashwagandha

Health benefits of ashwagandha

Home remedies that will help you quit smoking

Home remedies that will help you quit smoking

UP man fractures his penis after his kid jumps on him to wake him up

UP man fractures his penis after his kid jumps on him to wake him up

Health News in Hindi

बिल्ली के बच्चे में कोरोनावायरस संक्रमण से वैज्ञानिक परेशान, जानवर पालने वाले रहें सावधान

आंध्र प्रदेश में कोरोना वैक्सीन लगाने के बाद हेल्थ वर्कर में दिखा साइड इफेक्ट, इलाज के दौरान हुई मौत!

इम्यूनिटी मजबूत करने के लिए गर्म पानी के साथ खाएं काली मिर्च, होंगे सेहत को ये 4 अन्य फायदे

Eczema Myths: एक्जिमा को लेकर न मन में न लाएं ये 5 गलतफहमी, वरना आपकी त्‍वचा हो जाएगी और ज्‍यादा खराब

Vaccine Donation By India: भारत की दरियादिली की दुनियाभर में तारीफ, डब्‍ल्‍यूएचओ प्रमुख ने पीएम मोदी का किया ‘शुक्रिया’

Read All

Recent Posts

  • Lactose intolerant? 5 best non-dairy substitutes for milk
  • Struggling with hair thinning? 5 hair masks for fine hair to soothe your scalp
  • Get your daily dose of potassium from these foods if you don’t like bananas
  • Load up on antioxidants to alleviate the risk of cancer and heart diseases
  • UK COVID Strain May Be More Infectious But There Is No Need To Panic: Experts

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com
+91 – 22 – 6697 1234
Landline Phone number 91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Useful Links

  • Weight Loss
  • Keto Diet Tips
  • Skin Care Tips
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Depression
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Swine Flu
  • Baby Names
  • Cough and cold
  • Heart Attack
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ebola Virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • International Yoga Day
  • Hypotension
  • Heart Failure
  • Asthma
  • Brain Tumour
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Goitre
  • HIV/AIDS

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.