How One Woman Used Ginseng to Ease Her Anxiety and Restore a Sense of Peace Naturally
She says the healing power of this herbal remedy is 'nothing short of miraculous'
When Lori Yach began struggling with post-breakup anxiety in her 50s, she wanted a natural way to feel calm again. While many treatments exist for mood disorders, she discovered something unexpected at a local festival: the powerful benefits of ginseng for anxiety. Here’s how one herbal supplement helped her reclaim her joy, plus other surprising perks of this ancient remedy.
Anxiety became a daily struggle
As she walked across a parking lot on her way to an annual outdoor festival near her home in Wisconsin, Lori, 51, felt a familiar wave of panic wash over her. She’d ended a tumultuous relationship a few months earlier, and ever since, she’d grappled with chronic anxiety. Lori had overcome bouts of nerves on and off throughout her life, but they’d never lasted—until now. “I’m supposed to be having fun, but I just want to go home and pull the covers over my head,” she thought sadly.
Lori had spoken to a doctor who suggested medication to manage her increased levels of anxiety, but she left the appointment feeling frustrated. As someone who’d eaten a healthy diet and used medicinal herbs for much of her adult life, she knew there had to be a natural remedy to help her feel at peace.
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How Lori discovered ginseng for anxiety
While at the festival that day, Lori met Ming Tao Jiang, MD, PhD, who was running a booth for Marathon Ginseng and educating passersby on ginseng extract’s many benefits. He explained that Korean (or Panax) ginseng has been coveted for its healing benefits for more than 2,000 years. “The herbal remedy is known for its adaptogenic properties, or the ability to help the body resist and adapt to stress,” Dr. Jiang explained to Lori.
She also learned that ginseng helps regulate the immune system and balance the hormonal fluctuations triggered by stress, while also promoting optimal organ function, stabilizing body temperature and supporting a healthy metabolism. “This balance is crucial for reducing fatigue and improving the body’s resilience to anxiety,” Dr. Jiang added. “Do you think it could help with anxiety?” Lori asked, feeling hopeful for the first time in months. He replied with an enthusiastic, “Yes!”
Ginseng gave Lori long-term benefits for anxiety
Lori purchased a bottle of 500 mg Korean ginseng capsules, and the next morning, she took two. She was amazed that she had increased energy within only an hour of taking the ginseng. After the first week, Lori noticed she felt happier and less stressed.
Inspired by the immediate and dramatic improvement, Lori decided to incorporate more ginseng into her daily diet. After researching, she began consuming six grams—roughly a teaspoon of ground ginseng mixed in water or smoothies each day. Over the next year, this helped manage her anxiety, improved her energy levels and even helped her sleep better.
“The effects of ginseng are nothing short of miraculous,” Lori says. “I would highly recommend it as something that can help give us a sense of balance, peace and wellbeing, especially when we are going through a hard time.”
More surprising health benefits of ginseng
Ginseng didn’t just help Lori with her anxiety. The anti-inflammatory herbal remedy has also been shown to support everything from immunity to energy. Here are a few of the ginseng root’s lesser-known perks.
It jump-starts energy
Korean red ginseng is a natural energizer—without the side effects of caffeine like jitters! “Its HRG80 form boosts stamina by fueling mitochondria, the energy powerhouses in cells,” says researcher Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, board-certified internist.
It boosts metabolism
DHEA, a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands, boosts metabolism, says Fred Pescatore, MD, a family medicine physician. Studies show ginseng raised women’s DHEA levels by 78 percent in a week due to bioactive compounds that support adrenal function.
It supports the immune system
According to a study published in the Journal of Ginseng Research, ginseng supports immune health by stimulating key cells, like macrophages and front-line defender cells, and promoting a balanced immune response.
Additional reporting by Isabelle Paquette
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