Does ginseng help erectile dysfunction?
Ginseng, particularly Korean red ginseng, may help some men with erectile dysfunction. A number of clinical studies have shown modest improvements in erectile function compared with placebo. However, the overall evidence remains limited.
Key points:
- Some studies found red ginseng improved erectile function scores compared with placebo.
- Benefits appear modest, and study quality has often been limited by small sample sizes.
- Standard medical treatments such as sildenafil or tadalafil have stronger evidence and are usually preferred.
- Ginseng can interact with medicines, including warfarin, diabetes treatments and stimulants, so professional advice is sensible before use.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.