Bullsh*t or not?

Let’s find out. We’re checking every claim, one by one.

To save you time, we’ve added screenshots of the most important study results.
You’ll find all sources at the bottom of this article.

You know it as an energy booster, but Ginseng is making waves in hair care — and here’s why:

✅ Blocks the effects of DHT on your follicles

✅ Increases the number of dermal papilla cells (the hair "factories")

✅ Significantly increases hair density and thickness

Sounds good — but does it actually work?

What does Ginseng really do for your hair?

It’s not just an ancient root. It’s a biological shield for your scalp.
Specifically, the active compounds called Ginsenosides do the heavy lifting:

✔ Acts as a DHT Shield
DHT shrinks hair follicles by binding to androgen receptors. Ginseng inhibits this binding process, effectively "blocking" the signal that tells your hair to stop growing.

✔ Prevents cell death (Anti-Apoptosis)
Hair follicles shrink and "die" during balding. Ginsenosides inhibit the signals that cause this cell death, keeping the follicle alive even in a hostile environment.

✔ Multiplies hair cells
It stimulates the proliferation of dermal papilla cells. Think of this as adding more workers to the factory line.

What does the science say?

📌 2015 – Human Clinical Trial on Red Ginseng

A study published in the Journal of Ginseng Research tested Korean Red Ginseng extract on men with Androgenetic Alopecia (male pattern baldness).

The result: After 24 weeks, the Ginseng group showed significantly higher hair density compared to the baseline.

Visual Proof:
The researchers used phototrichograms to measure the density. You can clearly see the difference in coverage between the start and the end of the trial.

📌 2015 – Mechanism of Action (DHT Blocking)
Another study on human hair follicles (Park et al.) uncovered exactly how Ginseng protects your hair.

They found that Red Ginseng Extract actively inhibits the DHT-induced androgen receptor transcription.

In simple terms: it stops the "receptor" from reading the DHT signal, preventing the hormonal damage that causes baldness.

How should you actually use it?

Drinking Ginseng tea? Unlikely to help.
Digestion breaks down many of the active ginsenosides before they ever reach your scalp.

What does work?

👉 Topical Application:
Applying Ginseng extract directly to the scalp ensures the ginsenosides reach the follicle to block the Androgen Receptors.

👉 The "Combination" Approach:
Ginseng is powerful, but it's not a solo act. You need to clear the path for it to work.

Verdict: does Ginseng work?

✅ Yes. It is one of the few natural ingredients proven to both stimulate growth and block the effects of DHT at the receptor level.

Our take?
Ginseng is a non-negotiable for a natural regimen. However, for effective and best results, you must combine it with blood circulation stimulants (like caffeine) and other natural DHT blockers (like Saw Palmetto).

This creates a "total blockade" against hair loss while feeding the follicle from the inside.

💡 Pro tip: Our KÁDESO Grow Serum is formulated exactly this way. It combines Ginseng with Caffeine and Saw Palmetto to attack hair loss from every angle.

➡️ Want to try it yourself? At least you’ll know you’re using something backed by real science.

Sources

• Park et al. (2015) – Red ginseng extract promotes the hair growth in cultured human hair follicles
  Confirmed that Ginsenosides (Rb1, Rg3) inhibit DHT-induced suppression and downregulate the Androgen Receptor.

• Oh et al. (2015) – Efficacy of Korean Red Ginseng in the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
  Human trial showing statistically significant improvement in hair density after 24 weeks.

• Matsuda et al. (2003) – Promotion of hair growth by ginseng radix on cultured mouse hair follicles
  Demonstrated that Ginsenoside Rb1 significantly increases the elongation (length) of the hair shaft.