Ginseng DosageWhat are the recommended ginseng dosage to use for various health conditions? Various clinical studies have used dosage from 100 mg all the way to 4,500 mg daily (in divided doses). We suggest starting with a low dose of 100 mg daily and increase gradually as needed. This will help to reduce any side effects of ginseng that you might experience. See our other articles for a list of health benefits or general facts about ginseng. 
Ginseng Dosage & How to Take It Ginseng is
available as
capsules, tablets, fresh root (to make tea), dried
root, tincture and extract. When possible, buy standardized extract so
you know how much of the active ingredients (ginsenosides) will be
contained in the pill.
Typical standardized extract of 200 mg of ginseng contains 4 to 5% ginsenosides. Memory Loss / Alzheimer's Disease Dosage
of 4.5
grams daily for 12 weeks have been used.
Preventing Colds and Flu Dosage
of 100
mg and upwards taken daily have been used to prevent
colds and flu. To get the maximum benefit, start taking the herb 1 week
up to a 4 weeks before the beginning of the flu season.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) / Impotence Dosage
of 1000
mg (1 gram) taken three times daily have been used.
Diabetes Dosage
of 200
mg once daily have been used to manage Type 2 diabetes
(non-insulin dependent). In one study, the researcher concluded that 3
grams was the maximum; any higher dosage would not reduce
blood sugar levels further.
Alcohol Intoxication Dosage
of 3
grams per 65 kg of body weight taken daily (divided into three times daily) seems to reduce blood
alcohol levels by 35% to 51%.
Premature Ejaculation Apply
0.20
grams of the SS-cream (which also contains many other herbs including cinnamon bark) to the glans
penis 1 hour
before sexual intercourse.
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