Ginseng (Panax) Extract

Ginseng (panax) extract is an herbal 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

Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. ()

European Food Safety Authority

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.

Learn more →
World Health Organization

Considered a medicinal plant.

Learn more →

Ingredient has history of safe use as a food.

Learn more →

This page was last updated on 6/30/2025