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Research · Meta-analysis

Effects of Ginseng on Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

What it found

Found only a small memory-specific benefit (SMD 0.19) and no effect on overall cognition, attention, or executive function.

Design
Meta-analysis
Year
2024
Sample size
671
Population
mixed adults (healthy, cognitive impairment, others) across 15 RCTs
Intervention
ginseng preparations vs control
Outcome
memory, overall cognition, attention, executive function
Journal
Phytotherapy Research

Citation last checked 2026-06-21.