Ingredient
Panax Ginseng Aerial Extract: What It Is and What Is Known
Panax ginseng aerial extract is an extract of the above-ground parts of the Asian ginseng plant. It is the 12th of 22 lines in Payarmin's 200 mg blend, so it can hold at most 17 mg per 1 mL serving. Research on ginseng and blood sugar in diabetes is inconclusive, and no trial tested Payarmin.
Written by the Payarmin label deskUpdated
The ingredient01
What is Panax ginseng aerial extract?
Panax ginseng aerial extract is made from the parts of the Asian ginseng plant that grow above ground, not from the root. Payarmin's label lists it as "Panax Ginseng Aerial Extract", twelfth in the blend.
Most ginseng products use the root. "Aerial" means leaf, stem or other above-ground parts. The label does not say which parts are used, how the extract was made, or how much of it is in a serving.
The sales page names Panax ginseng as one of six featured ingredients (Payarmin sales page). Elsewhere, ginseng is used for fatigue and general stamina. A 2023 review found a small benefit for fatigue, while most research shows no improvement in athletic performance (NCCIH, Asian ginseng).
| Name on the label | Panax Ginseng Aerial Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Panax ginseng above-ground parts |
| Place on the label | 12 of 22 in the 200 mg proprietary blend |
| Amount per 1 mL serving | Not listed; #12 of 22 in the 200 mg blend, so at most 17 mg per 1 mL, and 9 mg if all lines were equal |
| Amount used in research | No dose checked |
| Strength of evidence | Blood sugar research in diabetes is inconclusive |
| Marketed or traditional use | Ginseng parts above the root |
| Main caution | Insomnia; might lower blood sugar; may affect clotting. |
Blood sugar02
Does Panax ginseng lower blood sugar?
Some evidence suggests Asian ginseng might lower blood sugar, but research on using it to control blood sugar in people with diabetes is inconclusive (NCCIH, Asian ginseng).
A 2022 review of 20 studies with 1,295 people reported improvements in several heart and metabolic markers, including fasting blood glucose. The same source calls the diabetes research overall inconclusive (NCCIH, Asian ginseng). Those studies tested ginseng alone, usually the root, at set doses. They did not test Payarmin.
No trial shows that the aerial extract in Payarmin lowers blood sugar, and the label does not print how much is present. The NCCIH adds that most supplements lack evidence of a benefit for diabetes (NCCIH, Diabetes and supplements).
| Label name | Panax Ginseng Aerial Extract |
|---|---|
| Place in the blend | 12th of 22, so at most 200 divided by 12, about 17 mg per 1 mL |
| Amount if all lines were equal | About 9 mg per 1 mL |
| Printed amount | Not published |
| Research on blood sugar | Inconclusive in diabetes (NCCIH, Asian ginseng) |
| Tested inside Payarmin | No |
Blend math03
How much Panax ginseng can the drops hold?
At most 17 mg per 1 mL serving, and about 9 mg if the 22 blend lines were equal. That is a ceiling from label order, not a lab result.
The law lets a blend list its parts from most to least by weight without single amounts (eCFR, 21 CFR 101.36). Eleven lines come before Panax ginseng, so it cannot be the largest share. Ten come after it.
We did not find a studied dose for the aerial extract, so we cannot compare the ceiling with research. Slide to the 12th line to see the ceiling for yourself.
Line 12, Panax ginseng aerial extract, can hold at most 16.7 mg of the 200 mg. An even split would be 9.1 mg.
Gold: the most that line can hold. Red: what is left for the other lines. The label gives only the 200 mg total and the order (eCFR, 21 CFR 101.36); the rule is that a line cannot weigh more than the lines listed before it, so line k holds at most 200 divided by k. It is arithmetic on the label, not a lab result.
Terms explained04
What are ginsenosides, and is leaf different from root?
Ginsenosides are a family of plant compounds named in ginseng research (general background; none of our sources gives a figure for them). Leaf and root contain them in different mixes, so results on root do not carry over automatically to aerial extract.
Payarmin's label does not state ginsenoside content for its extract. Without that, a reader cannot tell what the drops contain compared with a root product from a study.
Panax ginseng
Asian ginseng. This is the species on Payarmin's label, in the form of aerial parts.
Eleuthero
Siberian ginseng, a different plant and a separate Payarmin line (5th). Human studies are quite limited (MSKCC, Siberian ginseng).
American ginseng
A related Panax species. It is not listed on Payarmin's label.
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See packsSafety05
Can ginseng cause trouble sleeping or interact with medicine?
Yes. Insomnia is the most common side effect of Asian ginseng, and it might lower blood sugar or interfere with blood clotting (NCCIH, Asian ginseng).
Rarer reports include severe rash, liver damage and severe allergic reactions. Ginseng may worsen autoimmune disorders, may be unsafe by mouth in pregnancy, and too little is known about breastfeeding (NCCIH, Asian ginseng).
- On insulin or a sulfonylurea, ask first, because ginseng might add to the effect on blood sugar.
- On warfarin or another blood thinner, ask a pharmacist, because ginseng may affect clotting.
- Sensitive to caffeine or poor sleep? Payarmin also holds guarana and green tea, so the whole formula matters, not ginseng alone (MSKCC, Guarana).
Never stop or change a diabetes or blood thinner prescription because of a supplement. A reading under 70 mg/dL needs prompt care, and a faint or confused person needs 911 (NIDDK, Low blood glucose).
Reading the label06
What should you check on a ginseng supplement label?
Check which plant part is used, whether an amount is printed, and whether the maker names a test. Payarmin's label answers the first and not the other two.
Payarmin discloses the part (aerial) and the plant (Panax ginseng). It hides the amount inside a 200 mg blend and names no manufacturer or lab report (eCFR, 21 CFR 101.36). The full formula, with filters by type, is on the ingredients page, and the printed label is on the supplement facts page.
If you take a prescription, show the full label to your pharmacist. Our notes on the side effects page list the other flagged lines.
FAQ08
Panax ginseng questions people ask
What does 'aerial' mean in Panax ginseng aerial extract?
Aerial means the above-ground parts of the plant, such as leaf and stem, rather than the root. Payarmin's label does not say which parts are used or how much extract each serving holds.
Is ginseng leaf different from ginseng root?
Yes, the plant parts differ, and so can their compound mix. Most ginseng research uses root, so those results do not automatically apply to an aerial extract such as the one on Payarmin's label.
What are ginsenosides?
Ginsenosides are the group of plant compounds most often linked to ginseng's effects in studies. Payarmin's label does not print ginsenoside content, so a reader cannot compare it with a studied product.
Does Panax ginseng lower blood sugar?
Some evidence suggests Asian ginseng might lower blood sugar, but research in people with diabetes is inconclusive. No trial tested the aerial extract in Payarmin, and the label hides its amount.
Can ginseng cause trouble sleeping?
Yes. Insomnia is the most common side effect of Asian ginseng. Payarmin also contains guarana and green tea, which carry caffeine, so anyone who sleeps poorly may want to ask a clinician first.
Does ginseng interact with warfarin?
Ginseng may interfere with blood clotting, so ask your pharmacist or doctor before combining it with warfarin or another blood thinner. Never change a prescription on your own because of a supplement.
Is Panax ginseng the same as American ginseng or eleuthero?
No. Panax ginseng is Asian ginseng. American ginseng is a related species, and eleuthero, called Siberian ginseng, is a different plant. Payarmin lists Panax ginseng aerial extract and eleuthero root extract as separate lines.
Who wrote this09
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