Manic Shift Due to Ginseng Extract in The Patient with Depression

Authors

  • Osman Ozdemir Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Independent Researcher, Kazım Karabekir Caddesi, Gold Van Business Center, Floor: 3, No: 13 Ipekyolu/Van, Turkey. Tel: 530 433 63 65. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/bgs3fg28

Keywords:

Patient with Depression, Manic Shift , Ginseng Extract

Abstract

The standardized ginseng extract which is herbal medicinal product has been used worldwide to improve physical and mental performance [1]. The ginseng extract isolated from steroidal saponins has immune supressive and antidepressant effects [2,3]. This is the first case reported of manic shift due to Ginseng Extract in the patient with depression. Informed consent was obtained from the patient and her daughter.

Author Biography

  • Osman Ozdemir, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Independent Researcher, Kazım Karabekir Caddesi, Gold Van Business Center, Floor: 3, No: 13 Ipekyolu/Van, Turkey. Tel: 530 433 63 65.

    Osman Ozdemir, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Independent Researcher, Kazım Karabekir Caddesi, Gold Van Business Center, Floor: 3, No: 13 Ipekyolu/Van, Turkey. Tel: 530 433 63 65.

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Published

2025-10-25

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): Volume 3, Issue 4

Section

Articles