人参是中国传统医学中应用较为广泛的一味中药，具有抗肿瘤、免疫调节、抗衰老、对中枢神经系统的作用的多方面药理活性。在中国，人参自古以来就被认为具有治疗勃起功能障碍(ED)的效果。综述了迄今为止国内外公开发表的有关人参治疗勃起功能障碍的动物实验及临床研究进展，旨在提供人参抗ED方面最新、最全面的综合分析。

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.