Ginseng Preparation

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NCI: An herb with a root that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects.,NCI: The aromatic root of the perennial herb Panax quinquefolius, native to eastern North America. American ginseng, used in Chinese traditional medicine and available as a nutritional supplement, is classified as an adaptogenic herb with multiple effects, many of which are regulatory in nature. It contains a complex mixture of saponin glycosides, also known as ginsenosides or panaxosides. Although the mechanism of action is unclear, this agent is reported to enhance the immune system and reduce fatigue.,PDQ: The aromatic root of perennial herbs of the Panax genus used in Chinese traditional medicine. Ginseng is classified as an adaptogenic herb with multiple effects, many of them regulatory in nature. It contains a complex mixture of saponins, ginsenosides and panaxosides, and is available as a nutritional supplement. Although the mechanism of action is unclear, Ginseng is reported

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