Asian Ginseng - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Asian Ginseng;

NCIt synonyms : Panax ginseng; Ginseng Root; Korean Ginseng;

NCIt definition : The aromatic root of perennial herbs of Panax ginseng. Ginseng, used in traditional Chinese medicine and available as a nutritional supplement, is classified as an adaptogenic herb with multiple effects, many of them are regulatory in nature. It contains a complex mixture of saponins, ginsenosides and panaxosides. Although the mechanism of action is unclear, ginseng is reported to enhance the immune system and reduce fatigue.;

UNII : CUQ3A77YXI;

Details

Origin ID

C69298;

UMLS CUI

C0874065;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Asian ginseng [MeSH concept]
- Asian ginseng [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
- Ginseng [SMS substance]
- panax [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]

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