Asian Ginseng

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**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.

**Synonyms:** - ASIAN GINSENG - Ginseng Root - Korean Ginseng - Panax ginseng