Table 2.
Characteristics of Excluded Studies of Ginseng for the Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
| First author/Year | Type | Excluded Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Shin, 2004 34 | Prospective study | Ginseng in formula |
| Hartz, 2004 35 | RCT | Siberian ginseng |
| Guo, 2007 36 | RCT | Ginseng in control and in formula |
| Adams, 2009 37 | Systematic review | Simply mentioned ginseng |
| Chen, 2010 23 | Review | Simply mentioned CFS and/or ginseng |
| Alraek, 2011 26 | Systematic review | Siberian ginseng |
| Semalty, 2012 24 | Review | Simply mentioned CFS and/or ginseng |
| Son, 2013 38 | Case report | Ginseng in formula and in combination with other therapies |
| Wu, 2020 39 | RCT | Ginseng in control group |
Note: RCT = randomized controlled trial.