Wisconsin Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) to Improve Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial, N07C2

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Authors

D. L. Barton · Mayo Clinic in Florida

H. Liu · Virginia Mason Medical Center

S. R. Dakhil · Wichita Clinic

Breanna M. Linquist · Michigan Cancer Research Consortium

J.A. Sloan · Wichita Clinic

Craig R. Nichols · Michigan Cancer Research Consortium

Travis W. McGinn ·

Abstract

Data support the benefit of American ginseng, 2000mg daily, on CRF over an 8-week period. There were no discernible toxicities associated with the treatment. Studies to increase knowledge to guide the role of ginseng to improve CRF are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications Cancer survivorship and care

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Volume 105, Issue 16, pp. 1230-1238

DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djt181

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