The role of red ginseng in men’s reproductive health: a literature review

[摘要] BackgroundRed 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.ResultsOverall, 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.ConclusionsThe application of RG for the treatment of male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and prostate diseases has the potential to contribute to MRH.

[发布日期] 2023-07-20

[关键词] Red ginseng;Korea;Men’s reproductive health;Male infertility;Erectile dysfunction;Prostate diseases;Ginseng rouge;Corée;Santé reproductive des hommes;Infertilité masculine;Dysfonction érectile;Maladies de la Prostate