Ginseng consumption in the diet also has been associated with a decreased risk of gastric cancer among people of South Korea. Herbal products are not subject to regulation. As a stimulant, ginseng may cause nervousness or agitation, so it should not be taken at bedtime. Avoid drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages if you are also using ginseng. People with high blood pressure or headaches should avoid ginseng, which may aggravate those conditions.
Some menopausal women report that ginseng triggers vaginal bleeding.
Please consult with your physician if you are considering taking ginseng or any other herbal remedy. Therapeutic actions of garlic constituents . Med Res Rev. Diet and stomach cancer in Korea . In t J Cancer.