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ArticleJournal of ginseng research2026

Contemporary utilization of ginseng among individuals with health needs: A nationwide questionnaire survey.

Keyi Shi, Yinger Gu, Lei Huang, Zheng Yao, Pingchun Yang, Qiaoping Zhao, Ting Lu, Yaping Meng, Ji Jin, Xiaoteng Chen and 10 more

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Keyi ShiDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Yinger GuDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Lei HuangDepartment of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
Zheng YaoDepartment of Interventional Therapy, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China.
Pingchun YangDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lincang Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Lincang, China.
Qiaoping ZhaoDepartment of Gynaecology, Shengzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, China.
Ting LuDepartment of Hospital Office, Yuyao Moushan Town Health Center, Ningbo, China.
Yaping MengDepartment of Hospital Office, Yuyao Linshan Central Health Center, Ningbo, China.
Ji JinDepartment of Hospital Office, Yuyao Mazhu Central Health Center, Ningbo, China.
Xiaoteng ChenDepartment of Outpatient, Yangming Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Nv XiaDepartment of Outpatient, Yangming Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Yingchun ZhangDepartment of Hospital Office, Yuyao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningbo, China.
Lijuan MaDepartment of Hospital Office, Linhai Branch, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (Linhai Maternal and Child Health Hospital), Linhai, China.
Yangqing ZhengDepartment of Hospital Office, Taizhou Cancer Hospital, Taizhou, China.
Haifeng HuangDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dongxin Subdistrict Community Health Service, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, China.
Cheng WangDepartment of Hospital Office, Shengzhou Changle Town Community Health Center, Shaoxing, China.
Lingling LouDepartment of Physical Examination Center, Shaoxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, China.
Longlong FanDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Aksu Prefecture Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Aksu, China.
Fangfang WangDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Fan QuDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

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Abstract

Background: Despite the increasing use of ginseng in healthcare contexts, its usage patterns and influencing factors among individuals with health needs are not well understood. This study investigated current ginseng usage through a nationwide survey in China. Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional survey was conducted from September 26 to October 10, 2025, across 15 Chinese medical institutions, involving 5,041 respondents. Results: The study found a 72.78% overall ginseng usage rate. Higher usage willingness was seen among males, middle-aged and older adults, those with higher education, and those with stable middle incomes ( Conclusion: Ginseng consumption was widespread but highly segmented, characterized by distinct consumption patterns driven by health status. Key barriers to the use of ginseng included perceived safety concerns and cost.

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BehaviorCross-sectional studyGinsengHealth services needs and demand

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