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Ginseng: mg per serving and type on every ginseng label we carry

'Ginseng' on a label can mean Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) or an extract standardized to ginsenosides — and the milligrams aren't comparable across those. The table lists the printed amount and type for every ginseng product we track.

2 labels we read

Lowest
400 mg
Median
1,000 mg
Highest
1,000 mg

Ginseng per serving as printed on the Supplement Facts panel of each product below.

What to check on the label

  • Type: Korean red / Panax, American, or 'extract' with ginsenoside %
  • Milligrams per serving and form (capsule, extract stick, tea)
  • 6-year root claims and the extract ratio if printed

Ask a doctor first if you take blood thinners, diabetes medicines or have high blood pressure; not for pregnancy.

Ginseng on each label we carry

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  1. NOW Foods Panax Ginseng 500 mg

    NOW Foods Panax Ginseng 500 mg

    Panax ginseng root: 1,000 mg per serving

    Things to consider: Ginseng may interact with blood thinners and some prescription medicines. Check with your doctor first, and avoid during pregnancy.

    Panax ginseng root 1,000 mgServing 2 capsulesAmazon Full facts →
  2. Prince of Peace Red Panax Ginseng Extractum Ultra Strength

    Prince of Peace Red Panax Ginseng Extractum Ultra Strength

    Ginseng extractum: 400 mg per serving

    Things to consider: Contains 4 g of added sugar per vial. Ginseng may interact with blood thinners and some prescription medicines. Check with your doctor first, and avoid during pregnancy.

    Ginseng extractum 400 mgCalories 15Amazon Full facts →

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Questions people ask

Korean red ginseng vs American ginseng?

Different species of Panax with different traditional uses; Korean red is the steamed, more concentrated form and the one most extract sticks use. The label names the species in the ingredient list.

How much ginseng per day do labels suggest?

Capsules print 500–1,000 mg of root per serving; standardized extracts print less because they're concentrated (look for the ginsenoside %). Follow the label's serving and talk to your doctor if you take medicines.

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