Can herbal compounds compliment cancer treatments?

Can herbal compounds compliment cancer treatments?

American Ginseng for Deep (and Cancer-related) Fatigue Relief

A tonic for the body when exhaustion runs deep

When fatigue isn’t just tiredness—but a heavy cloak that overshadows all parts of life—American Ginseng offers something quietly powerful. A series of clinical trials, led by Mayo Clinic researchers, has explored how American Ginseng helps women and men grappling with cancer-related fatigue.

tldr;

  • American Ginseng improved vitality in cancer patients
  • Ginseng is like making a 1% improvement each day

 

𓋼 What the Research Shows

Pilot Study (2010, N03CA)
In an exploratory trial of 290 cancer patients, participants took 750, 1,000, or 2,000 mg/day of American Ginseng (or placebo) for 8 weeks

  • Those on 1,000–2,000 mg/day saw meaningful improvements in fatigue and vitality by week 8—more than twice as many felt benefit compared to placebo.
  • No increase in side effects.

 

Phase III Trial (2013, N07C2)
A larger study with 364 participants taking 2,000 mg/day of American Ginseng for 8 weeks showed even stronger results

  • A statistically significant improvement in fatigue and vitality scores (p = .003)
  • Noticeable effects even stronger in those still undergoing cancer treatment
  • Equal rates of mild side effects between ginseng and placebo groups

Barton DL, Soori GS, Bauer BA, Sloan JA, Johnson PA, Figueras C, Duane S, Mattar B, Liu H, Atherton PJ, Christensen B, Loprinzi CL. Pilot study of Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) to improve cancer-related fatigue: a randomized, double-blind, dose-finding evaluation: NCCTG trial N03CA. Support Care Cancer. 2010 Feb;18(2):179-87. doi: 10.1007/s00520-009-0642-2. Epub 2009 May 6. PMID: 19415341; PMCID: PMC3911883.

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☰ Why This Matters to You

True exhaustion goes beyond being sleepy—it permeates all parts of your life. These studies show:

  • Energy does return, with high-dose American Ginseng offering consistent, gentle restoration
  • Natural resilience is like making a 1% improvement each day. Significant change often takes 6–8 weeks—not overnight

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☯︎ Traditional Medicine Meets Modern Science

TCM calls ginseng the Qi tonic, nurturing life force, calming the spirit, and rebuilding what stress dissolved. Science affirms this—a plant-root with staying power, no stimulant crash, and a natural elevation.

≽ Final Thought

Fatigue during major phases of life isn’t a failure—it’s a signal. American Ginseng strengthens our resilience.

Be more alive.

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