Is Ginseng Intake Safe for Elderly People?

Is Ginseng Intake Safe for Elderly People?

Ginseng is considered a safe herb as the US FDA classifies ginseng as GRAS(Generally Recognized As Safty).

Asian countries, including China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam, have been loved ginseng for thousands of years, especially by older people, as expensive and precious gifts.

People who are taking anticoagulant drugs need consultation from their doctor, but ginseng is usually safe to take without any problems. In particular, it is known that Red ginseng is free from side effects and has better efficacies compared to Fresh ginseng or Dried ginseng. The reason is that specific saponins such as Rg3 and Compound K are generate.