Clinical Investigation of Insam (Korean Ginseng) on Sexual Potency.
- Author:
Hee Yong LEE
1
;
Chong Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Population, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
impotence;
Ginseng
- MeSH:
Coitus;
Erectile Dysfunction;
Humans;
Male;
Panax
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1986;27(2):235-240
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ginsana G-115 (Insam, Korean Ginseng extract) was administered orally to 20 patients with erectile impotence (Insam group) for 2.8 months (l-10 months). Placebo was administered orally to 20 patients with erectile impotence (Control group) for 2.3 months (l-10 months). Sexual intercourse was possible in 55% of patients of Insam group and not changed significantly after the treatment on the 11 improved patients of Insam group.
