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- Title
The role of red ginseng in men's reproductive health: a literature review.
- Authors
Wang, Hao; Zhang, Jiwei; Ma, Dongyue; Zhao, Ziwei; Yan, Bin; Wang, Fu
- Abstract
Background: Red ginseng (RG) is a traditional herb commonly used in China, Korea, and other East Asian countries. Recently, it has demonstrated a better clinical value in men's reproductive health (MRH). The present review aimed to examine the effects of RG treatment on MRH. Results: Overall, 42 articles related to RG application in MRH were reviewed, of which 31 were animal experiments and 11 were clinical studies. Furthermore, this review analyzed the use of RG in some male reproductive diseases in clinical trials and determined the associated mechanisms of action. The mechanism of action of RG in MRH may be related to oxidative stress, regulation of sex hormones and spermatogenesis-related proteins, and anti-inflammation. Conclusions: The application of RG for the treatment of male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and prostate diseases has the potential to contribute to MRH.
- Subjects
SOUTH Korea; CHINA; MALE reproductive health; LITERATURE reviews; GINSENG; MALE infertility; PROSTATE diseases; IMPOTENCE; ANIMAL experimentation
- Publication
Basic & Clinical Andrology, 2023, Vol 33, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2051-4190
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12610-023-00203-0