http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20070604/ginseng-may-relieve-cancer-fatigue The popular dietary supplement ginseng appears to relieve fatigue and boost energy levels in people with cancer, preliminary research shows.
The researchers studied 282 people with breast, colon, and other types of cancer. They were randomly assigned to take 750 milligrams, 1,000 milligrams, or 2,000 milligrams of American ginseng or placebo daily for eight weeks.
About 25% of those on the two highest doses reported their fatigue was “moderately or much better,” compared with only 10% of those taking lowest dose or placebo. Also, energy levels were about twice as high in those taking the 1,000-milligram dose as those taking placebo.
People taking the two highest doses also reported generally feeling better, with improvements in mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. And they said they were more satisfied with their treatment.
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More than 90% of people with cancer suffer from extreme lethargy and low energy levels before, during, or after treatment, says researcher Debra Barton, PhD, an associate professor of oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
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