{"id":36242,"date":"2022-08-05T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?post_type=sexualhealth&p=36242"},"modified":"2026-04-05T08:23:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T08:23:14","slug":"ginseng-tea-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/hormone-health\/ginseng-tea-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Proven Benefits Of Ginseng Tea (& How To Make It)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Herbal teas are very popular worldwide, and for a good reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herbal teas are naturally caffeine-free and can be a safe option for people of all ages and varying health conditions. On that has been in the spotlight for a while is Ginseng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginseng tea is a drink made from ginseng, a root of a type of plant originally native to China. There are two main types of ginseng<\/a>: American ginseng and Asian or Korean ginseng. Korean ginseng or Asian ginseng is also called Panax ginseng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make ginseng tea from ginseng slices, which you will usually find dried. Fresh ginseng might be difficult to find in grocery stores, but you\u2019ll probably have better luck at specialty or specific ethnic food grocery stores. There are several premade types of ginseng tea that you can buy if you don\u2019t want to make your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also make ginseng tea from ginseng extract, which can be a more convenient option if you don\u2019t have access to fresh or dried ginseng. If you can\u2019t find ginseng locally, you can always buy it (dried or ginseng extract) online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You might choose to drink ginseng tea to promote relaxation or to help boost your energy levels<\/a>. Ginseng tea is also a popular remedy for a hangover<\/a> from too much alcohol consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Health benefits of ginseng tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several studies on ginseng tea benefits. We explore some of these below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Boosting immune function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginseng has been studied in test-tube and animal studies concerning its beneficial effects on the immune system. Ginseng can help boost immunity<\/a> by fighting bacteria, killing cancer cells, and acting as an antiviral. So, next time you find yourself wondering, what is ginseng tea good for…take into account your immune health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2) Antioxidant activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginseng and ginsenosides (major biological constituents of ginseng) have antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight inflammation and cell damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inflammation is the root cause of many chronic health conditions like heart disease<\/a>, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a>, and cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a review of animal studies and clinical trials, ginseng and specific ginsenosides have been shown to reduce free radicals (a type of unstable molecules that can negatively react with your body\u2019s cells and lead to chronic diseases), increase the removal of free radicals, and boost antioxidant enzymes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is yet another ginseng tea benefit that can boost your immunity and prevent inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Cholesterol-lowering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A review of 18 studies on human subjects concluded that Panax ginseng could support healthy cholesterol levels by reducing both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, which is known as \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is one way to help improve heart health<\/a> and reduce your risk of a heart attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) May improve insulin sensitivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Insulin is a hormone that helps lower blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance is a condition where your body doesn\u2019t make enough insulin or doesn\u2019t respond to insulin effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study administered Korean red ginseng extract to 19 patients with well-controlled diabetes. Even though their hemoglobin A1c levels remained unchanged after 12 weeks, there was an improvement in postprandial (after eating) blood sugar levels and insulin levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study on rats fed a high-fructose diet showed that ginseng improved insulin resistance<\/a>. Improving insulin resistance can help reduce the development of type 2 diabetes, which is important considering that the rates of type 2 diabetes have drastically increased over recent decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5) Might help fight existing cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Antioxidant-rich herbs and plants like ginseng can help reduce cancer risk by fighting inflammation and free radicals. It might also be beneficial for treating existing cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a review of 28 randomized control trials, ginseng helped alleviate adverse reactions in patients receiving chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers concluded that ginseng could be a beneficial adjuvant (additional therapy beyond the main treatment therapy) in treating cancer by helping improve immunity and prolonging the survival rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Might help with erectile dysfunction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Erectile dysfunction<\/a> impacts almost about 70% of men by the time they reach 70. ED also affects younger men, though it\u2019s less common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erectile dysfunction negatively interferes with a man\u2019s ability to have sexual intercourse. With ED, there isn\u2019t sufficient blood flow to the penis to initiate and sustain an erection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginseng and ginsenosides promote the release of nitric oxide, a vasodilator. Vasodilators like nitric oxide may help promote blood flow to the penis<\/a> and help promote a lasting erection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The studies<\/a> on ginseng for erectile dysfunction only show \u201ctrivial\u201d improvements in erectile dysfunction symptoms. However, there is a low risk and no known side effects from taking ginseng for ED compared to prescription medications, so it can be worthwhile to try as a natural alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7) Fatigue fighter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginseng is well-known for its natural abilities to promote healthy energy levels. People often add ginseng to energy drinks and supplements for its energy-boosting effects<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginseng was studied for its potential to reduce fatigue levels among those with chronic fatigue syndrome. Researchers noted a potential benefit in using ginseng to treat chronic fatigue, but there aren\u2019t enough studies on the topic to reach a strong conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8) Possible aphrodisiac<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Panax ginseng is an adaptogenic herb. Adaptogens are ingredients in certain plant-based foods<\/a> (like mushrooms and herbs) that might impact how your body deals with stress, fatigue, and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adaptogens like ginseng might positively impact sexual performance by acting as an aphrodisiac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make ginseng tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The name “ginseng” refers to both American (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian or Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng). Korean red ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as an overall wellness supplement for centuries and is most commonly used to make red ginseng tea. You can experiment and make your own ginseng tea (adding other ingredients like ginger, if you want) or follow a set recipe to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginseng Tea Recipe <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This recipe makes a large batch of ginseng tea, so feel free to scale it down if you don\u2019t want to make as much)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n