Ginsenosides and other Phytochemicals of Panax spp. Properties and uses in the pharmaceutical field

 

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Autori: Solís Vindas, Gretel, Chavarría Rojas, Marianela, Vargas Zúñiga, Rolando, Carazo Berrocal, Gustavo, Madrigal Redondo, German
Natura: artículo de revisión
Data di pubblicazione:2021
Descrizione:Introduction: Ginseng has been used since ancient times, for its medicinal properties. This plant comes from the genus Panax, and the most representative species are Panax quinquefolium, Panax ginseng, and Panax notoginseng. Methods: In this research, database, books and scientific articles were reviewed from 1999 to 2019, using the following descriptors: Panax, ginsenosides and adaptogens. Results: These plants active components are saponins, known as ginsenosides, and can be classified according to their chemical structure. These are found in different proportions according to the different Panax species. Conclusion: Ginseng is used due to its adaptogenic properties. It also can be used to treat cardiovascular and neurological diseases and to counteract inflammation, cancer, and sexual impotence. Finally, some adverse effects are presented, and formulations containing ginseng are detailed.
Stato:Kérwá
Istituzione:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Kérwá
Lingua:Inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:kerwa.ucr.ac.cr:10669/86903
Accesso online:https://phcogcommn.org/content/327
https://hdl.handle.net/10669/86903
Keyword:Ginsenoside
Adaptogens
Species
Ginseng
Panax