Drug interactions
Ginger + Panax ginseng
Severity: Minor
Ginger and Panax ginseng: minor interaction.
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Summary
Panax ginseng has shown antiplatelet effects in laboratory studies and may alter warfarin response, and ginger has mild antiplatelet activity. Combined use could theoretically raise bleeding tendency.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ginger and Panax ginseng have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive antiplatelet effects.
What to do
Ask about supplement use in patients on antithrombotics and avoid combining if bleeding risk is high. Monitor for bruising.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Ginger
- Aceclofenac + Ginger Moderate
- Acemetacin + Ginger Moderate
- Aescin + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin + Ginger Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ginger with Panax ginseng?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ginger and Panax ginseng have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Panax ginseng has shown antiplatelet effects in laboratory studies and may alter warfarin response, and ginger has mild antiplatelet activity. Combined use could theoretically raise bleeding tendency.
How serious is the interaction between Ginger and Panax ginseng?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask about supplement use in patients on antithrombotics and avoid combining if bleeding risk is high. Monitor for bruising.
What other medicines interact with Ginger?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ginger with, for example, Aceclofenac, Acemetacin, Aescin. The full list is on the Ginger page.
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