Positives

• One patient noted that Panax Ginseng helped “tremendously” with their neurological condition associated with Long COVID, suggesting significant improvement in their symptoms Reddit.
  
  
• In another report, a patient noted that while using Panax Ginseng, their symptoms “don’t get worse” and occasionally even improve, especially when combined with energy drinks Reddit.
  
  

Negatives

• Insomnia is the most common side effect of Asian ginseng, with reports of elevated blood pressure and rapid heartbeat — particularly relevant for Long COVID patients with POTS or sleep already on the rocks NIH.

Hurdles & Side Effects

• Patients who feel nothing on one Panax ginseng brand may simply have a low-ginsenoside product, since ginsenoside content varies widely across commercial products AAFP.