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Panax quinquefolius

Ginsenosides

Ginsenosides are the major chemicals extracted from ginseng, and they are being used in studies to determine the medical effects of ginseng. These chemical extracts have three major categories; Panaxadiols, Panaxatriols, and Oleanolic acids. Each category has the same basic saponin structure, however each individual ginsenoside has a different functional group that attributes to their bio-activity in living systems [1] ^[1].

Neuroprotective Properties

Recent studies have shown that specific ginsenosides have neuroprotective properties, such as the Rg1 ginsenoside which falls under the Panaxatriol group. The Rg1 chemical has been used in in vivo and in vitro testing and has exhibited traits such as; extended neuron growth, provision of oxygen to dying neurons, and increased neuron survival compared to control tests ^[2].

Anti-Cancer Activity

The Rs3 ginsenoside has been used in cancer treatments and has exhibited effects that cause tumors to become apoptotic. This means that the damaged cells will no longer be able to reproduce and therefore, the tumor will stop growing [2] ^[3].

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^ Scholey, Andrew; Ossoukhova, Anastasia; Owen, Lauren; Ibarra, Alvin; Pipingas, Andrew; He, Kan; Roller, Marc; Stough, Con (31 July 2010). "Effects of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) on neurocognitive function: an acute, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study". Psychopharmacology. 212 (3): 345-356. doi:10.1007/s00213-010-1964-y. {{cite journal}}: More than one of |pages= and |page= specified (help)
^ Rausch, Wolf-Dieter; Liu, Shu; Gille, Gabriele; Radad, Khaled (2006). "Neuroprotective Effects of Ginsenosides". Acta Neurobiol. 66: 369–375.
^ Hofseth, Lorne J.; Wargovich, Michael J. (1 January 2007). "Inflammation, Cancer, and Targets of Ginseng". The Journal of Nutrition. pp. 183S–185S.

[1] Scholey, Andrew; Ossoukhova, Anastasia; Owen, Lauren; Ibarra, Alvin; Pipingas, Andrew; He, Kan; Roller, Marc; Stough, Con (31 July 2010). "Effects of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) on neurocognitive function: an acute, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study". Psychopharmacology. 212 (3): 345-356. doi:10.1007/s00213-010-1964-y. {{cite journal}}: More than one of |pages= and |page= specified (help)

[2] Rausch, Wolf-Dieter; Liu, Shu; Gille, Gabriele; Radad, Khaled (2006). "Neuroprotective Effects of Ginsenosides". Acta Neurobiol. 66: 369–375.

[3] Hofseth, Lorne J.; Wargovich, Michael J. (1 January 2007). "Inflammation, Cancer, and Targets of Ginseng". The Journal of Nutrition. pp. 183S–185S.

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