Journal article
The effect of ginseng (genus Panax) on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials
Abstract
Pre-clinical evidence indicates the potential for ginseng to reduce cardiovascular disease risk and acutely aid in blood pressure (BP) control. Clinical evidence evaluating repeated ginseng exposure, however, is controversial, triggering consumer and clinician concern. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess whether ginseng has an effect on BP. MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane and CINAHL were searched for relevant randomized …
Authors
Komishon AM; Shishtar E; Ha V; Sievenpiper JL; de Souza RJ; Jovanovski E; Ho HVT; Duvnjak LS; Vuksan V
Journal
Journal of Human Hypertension, Vol. 30, No. 10, pp. 619–626
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
October 2016
DOI
10.1038/jhh.2016.18
ISSN
0950-9240