Will a unique form of ginseng be clinically helpful in those with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia?

Ginseng has been shown in earlier studies to help fatigue in a number of conditions. But because of overharvesting, most ginseng is no longer have optimal levels of the active ginsenosides. A new technique has been developed to restore the level of active ginseng components those found in the wild ginseng used in earlier studies. This is available in a form called HRG 80 Red Ginseng.

The study is an open pilot study to explore whether this treatment would be helpful for improving clinical function and symptomatology in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Current clinical experience is suggesting that it may be.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. be diagnosed with CFS and/or fibromyalgia
2. live in the United States 3 - be over 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy