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Taking Korean red ginseng daily for 8 weeks may help improve sexual arousal and satisfaction in postmenopausal women.
Some mixed-ingredient supplements containing Panax ginseng might also help women with sexual dysfunction feel more satisfied, though it’s not clear which ingredient is responsible.Oral Panax ginseng, particularly Korean red ginseng, appears to improve sexual arousal and satisfaction in postmenopausal adults.
In clinical trials, 3 grams daily for 8 weeks increased sexual arousal and satisfaction compared with placebo.
Additionally, a combination product containing Panax ginseng with ginkgo leaf extract, damiana leaf extract, L-arginine, multivitamins, and minerals taken for 4 weeks improved sexual satisfaction in females with self-reported sexual dysfunction.
The role of Panax ginseng alone versus other ingredients in the combination remains unclear.

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RCTEffects of Korean red ginseng on sexual arousal in menopausal women: placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover clinical study2010n=28

In 32 menopausal women, Korean red ginseng 3 g/day improved sexual arousal on the FSFI (p=0.006) and global assessment versus placebo in a crossover trial.

Effect: Benefit
Dose: 3 g/day
Population: Women
Participants: 28
Avg age: ~51

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RCTThe enhancement of female sexual function with ArginMax, a nutritional supplement, among women differing in menopausal status2006n=108

In 108 women (ages 22–73), ArginMax (arginine, ginseng, ginkgo, damiana) for 4 weeks improved sexual desire and satisfaction in premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal subgroups versus placebo.

Effect: Benefit
Population: Postmenopausal women
Participants: 108
Ages: 22–73

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RCTA double-blind placebo-controlled study of ArginMax, a nutritional supplement for enhancement of female sexual function2001n=77

In a 4-week study of 77 women, ArginMax (ginseng, Ginkgo, damiana, and arginine) improved sexual satisfaction and desire versus placebo.