Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (11): 1574-1584.

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Application of Panax Ginseng in Populations with Different Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitutions

Yu-Hang GUO1, Biao ZHANG2, Li SUN2, Chen DING2, Hong-Xia MA2, Yi-Jin NING1, Hao-Ran SUN1, Xin-Ye WANG2()   

  1. 1.Clinical Medical College,Changchun University of Chinese Medicine,Changchun 130117,China
    2.School of Management,Changchun University of Chinese Medicine,Changchun 130117,China
  • Received:2025-08-07 Accepted:2025-10-16 Published:2025-11-01 Online:2025-12-05
  • Contact: Xin-Ye WANG
  • About author:117186961@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Development Plan Project(20220203117SF)

Abstract:

Based on the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) constitution classification, this study systematically explored the Panax ginseng usage behavior and its motivations in populations with different constitutions, aiming to provide empirical evidence for the precise application and innovative development of TCM. A cluster sampling method was used to select 301 subjects with different TCM constitution types who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria from a community in Changchun. Surveys on Panax ginseng usage behavior were conducted using the TCM constitution classification and judgment scale, Panax ginseng usage behavior assessment questionnaire, generalized anxiety disorder scale (GAD-7), and pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) to explore the differences in Panax ginseng usage behavior among populations with different constitutions. Among the populations with different TCM constitutions in Changchun, there were 47 cases of balanced constitution, accounting for 15.6%; 254 cases of biased constitution, accounting for 84.4% (including 36 cases of qi-deficiency constitution (12.0%) and 35 cases of yang-deficiency constitution (11.6%)). The results showed that there were significant differences in the frequency, purpose, form, dosage compliance, and health management preference of Panax ginseng usage among different TCM constitution types (P<0.05). Multiple regression analysis showed that constitution type was an important factor affecting Panax ginseng usage behavior; populations with qi-deficiency constitution and yang-deficiency constitution were more inclined to use Panax ginseng for preventive health care, with a lower usage frequency. There are differences in Panax ginseng usage behavior among populations with different TCM constitutions, suggesting that individual constitutional characteristics should be fully considered when using tonic herbs such as Panax ginseng. It emphasizes the importance of constitution identification in TCM medication and provides strong support for the personalized treatment of TCM.

Key words: Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution, Panax ginseng, Health management

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