Ginseng extract studied for breast cancer effects
NCT ID NCT00631852
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether an extract of American ginseng root (LEAG) could change certain markers in breast cancer tumors. Sixteen women took ginseng tablets for 5–14 days before their surgery. Researchers measured changes in inflammation and growth-related proteins in the tumor tissue. This was a very small, early-stage study focused on biological effects, not on treating or curing cancer.
What this could mean
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Active substance
American ginseng root extract (LEAG)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a natural supplement that might influence breast cancer biology, but it is not a treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study (16 people) looking at biomarkers, not survival or cure. Results may not lead to any clinical benefit.
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Locations
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Simmons Cancer Institute-SIU School of Medicine
Springfield, Illinois, 62702, United States