Ingredient guide

Panax Ginseng: the classic energy root

Panax Ginseng is the classic root of Korean and Chinese tradition. We use full spectrum ginseng for an extra layer of clarity when the afternoon slump hits.

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What is Panax Ginseng?

Panax Ginseng, also called Korean ginseng, is a slow growing plant whose forked root can take up to six years to mature. Panax comes from the same Greek root as panacea.

How Panax Ginseng has been used

It has been one of the most valued plants in Korean and Chinese tradition for more than 2,000 years, used as a tonic for energy and wellbeing. It is also one of the most studied herbs in the world.

Panax Ginseng is one of the most researched herbs in the world, with many human trials on energy and mental performance.

What the research says

The studies so far.

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  • Human trial

    Single doses of Panax ginseng (G115) reduce blood glucose levels and improve cognitive performance during sustained mental activity

    Reay, Kennedy and Scholey, Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2005

    The 200mg dose improved performance on a demanding mental arithmetic task and reduced feelings of mental fatigue. Both doses lowered blood glucose.

    Read on PubMed (opens in a new window)

Studies looked at Panax Ginseng on its own, often in different forms and amounts, and did not test our gummies. Descriptions of traditional use are not health claims.

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Where to find it

Panax Ginseng in Starshroooms.

Starshroooms use full spectrum Panax Ginseng, which works alongside Cordyceps for a steady daytime lift with no caffeine.

£24.99

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Panax Ginseng, answered.

Is Panax Ginseng the same as Siberian ginseng?

No. Siberian ginseng comes from a different plant, Eleutherococcus senticosus.

Does ginseng contain caffeine?

No.

When should I take Panax Ginseng?

In the morning or early afternoon. With Starshroooms, two gummies with breakfast.

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