Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research

The Korean Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology (대한천식알레르기학회)
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Therapeutic Effects of Fermented Red Ginseng in Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

  • Jung, Jae-Woo (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kang, Hye-Ryun (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Ji, Geun-Eog (Department of Food and Nutrition, and Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Myeong-Soo (Department of Hotel Culinary Arts, Anyang Science University) ;
  • Song, Woo-Jung (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Min-Hye (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kwon, Jae-Woo (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Tae-Whan (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Heung-Woo (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Cho, Sang-Heon (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Min, Kyung-Up (Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • Published : 2011.04.01
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Abstract

Purpose: Allergic rhinitis is clinically defined as a disorder of the nose induced by IgE mediated inflammation after allergen exposure of the nasal mucosa. Many reports have stated that Panax ginseng and fermented red ginseng have anti-inflammatory effects, especially against Th2-type inflammation. This study was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic effects of fermented red ginseng in allergic rhinitis. Methods: In this 4-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 59 patients with persistent perennial allergic rhinitis were randomly divided into two groups: those receiving fermented red ginseng tablets (experimental group) and those receiving placebo (control group). The primary efficacy variable was the total nasal symptom score (TNSS; rhinorrhea, sneezing, itchy nose, and nasal congestion). Secondary efficacy variables were the Rhinitis Quality of Life (RQoL) score and skin reactivity to inhalant allergens, as determined by the skin prick test. Results: There was no significant difference in the TNSS score and TNSS duration score between the experimental and placebo groups in weeks 1, 2, 3, or 4. For nasal congestion, fermented red ginseng was significantly effective (P<0.005), while placebo caused no change. The activity and emotion of RQoL improved markedly secondary to treatment with fermented red ginseng (P<0.05), while placebo caused no change. Additionally, fermented red ginseng reduced skin reactivity to sensitized perennial allergens (P<0.05). Fermented red ginseng was well tolerated. Conclusions: Fermented red ginseng improved nasal congestion symptoms and RQoL in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis.

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