Chemical Property of Ginseng extract
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Chemical Property:
- Appearance/Colour:Light-yellow powder
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10% Ginsenoside, *data from raw suppliers
GINSENG 95.00% *data from reagent suppliers
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Uses
ginseng extract (Panax sp.) is considered tonic and nourishing because of its vitamin and hormone content. It seems to aid in diminishing wrinkles and helps dry skin. It is also said to promote skin elasticity, perhaps by stimulating sterol and protein production. other claims include skin rejuvenating, oxygenating, and stimulating properties. Folkloric remedies cite use for boils, bruises, sores, and swellings. This root’s active components are called ginsenosides and these are said to be responsible for revitalizing and reactivating epidermal cells. other important constituents include saponins, mucin, and vitamin B. The extract comes from the root. ginseng has been associated with many allergic skin reactions.
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Indications
Panax ginseng describes the root from two species of
plants, Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng
(Panax quinquefolius), popularly used for improving
stamina and providing a sense of well-being. The
terms red and white ginseng refer to how the root is
processed, not the species of origin. Red ginseng roots are
steam-cured prior to drying, while white ginseng is
bleached and dried. Panax ginsengs contain triterpenoid
saponins called ginsenosides (also called panaxosides), of
which up to 18 types are recognized as having differing
and sometimes opposing pharmacological properties.
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
should not be confused with Panax ginseng.Although it
belongs to the same plant family (Araliaceae), it is a
much larger, more abundant, and consequently less expensive
plant. Like Panax ginseng, however, it is used as
a tonic and adaptogen, a nonmedical term meaning that
it helps the body adapt to stress in a variety of ways.
Siberian ginseng does contain saponins (eleutherosides)
but no ginsenosides. To date, in spite of its popularity,
there is little conclusive evidence of clinical efficacy.
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Clinical Use
Despite the long popularity of ginseng and its evident
mild stimulatory effect, there is less conclusive evidence
for its clinical effectiveness than for many of the other
herbs discussed in this chapter. In regard to improving
cognitive function, most studies have failed to prove a
consistent benefit. A recent investigation of ginseng’s
effect on physical stamina found that an 8-week course
of therapy failed to improve aerobic work capacity.
Ginseng has been studied as a diabetic agent, with reduced
hemoglobin A1c levels and improved glucose
control being documented in a small trial. Although
there is some intriguing work with ginseng as a cancer
preventive, there is not enough evidence to suggest its
clinical use at this time.
