Ginseng interactions

Ginseng has been reported to change the effect of warfarin and to lower blood sugar.

Ginseng has 2 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 0 major, 1 moderate, 1 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This herbal and supplement page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Moderate interactions (1)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Asian ginseng may reduce the blood-thinning effect of warfarin. (NCCIH, Asian Ginseng)

Minor mentions (1)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideMinor

    Some traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine substances like Chan Su, Siberian Ginseng, Asian Ginseng, Ashwagandha or Dashen, can cause similar interference. (Digoxin label, Drug interactions)

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Not medical advice. Severity reflects the label's wording, not your circumstances. A "major" flag can be routine under supervision and a "minor" one can matter at high doses. Ask a pharmacist.