人參是中國傳統(tǒng)醫(yī)學(xué)中應(yīng)用較為廣泛的一味中藥，具有抗腫瘤、免疫調(diào)節(jié)、抗衰老、對中樞神經(jīng)系統(tǒng)的作用的多方面藥理活性。在中國，人參自古以來就被認為具有治療勃起功能障礙(ED)的效果。綜述了迄今為止國內(nèi)外公開發(fā)表的有關(guān)人參治療勃起功能障礙的動物實驗及臨床研究進展，旨在提供人參抗ED方面最新、最全面的綜合分析。

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common disease for men, affecting 28% men between 20-80 years-old men in China. Ginseng is one of the most frequently used herbs in clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine. While the potential therapeutical value of ginseng for ED treatment has been reported, only a few clinical trials have been conducted to prove its clinical effecacy. We have reviewed current status of research in this area but emphasized on critical reviews of clinical data, aiming to provide the latest and objective analysis on the potential of ginseng for treatment of ED.