Ginseng (panax) extract is an herbal extract.

Ginseng (Panax) Extract

Found In

  • Dietary supplements
  • Energy drinks
  • Flavored water
  • Herbal teas
  • Juice beverages
  • Niche-type carbonated soft drinks
  • Ready-to-drink tea beverages
  • Sports drinks

Also Known As

  • Asian Ginseng
  • Chinese Ginseng
  • Ginseng Root Extract
  • Korean Ginseng
  • Panax Ginseng Root Extract
  • Prosapogenin

The Beverage Bottom Line

Ginseng (panax) extract is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.

 

This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.

International Assessments and Authorizations

U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)

Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS Self-Determined)

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

Not novel in foods.

 

In 2020, EFSA assessed the safety of a botanical extract derived from Panax notoginseng and Astragalus membranaceus (AstraGin TM) as a novel food.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Considered a medicinal plant.

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Health Canada

Ingredient has history of safe use as a food.

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This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.