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;
Origin ID : C69298;
UMLS CUI : C0874065;
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