Abstract
The Oriental people traditionally use ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer) roots and extracts for geriatric, tonic, stomachic, and aphrodisiac treatment. Brekhman and Dardymov (1969) reported the plant to possess anabolic, adaptogenic, antistress, hypothermic, central nervous system stimulation, radio-protective, antibiotic, minor hyperglycemic, and anticancer activity. The Korean workers Oh et al. (1969) and Hong et al. (1969) have reported that in mice the saponin fractions potentiate nembutal hypnosis, retard the onset of cocaine-induced convulsions, reduce body temperature, and enhance sexual behavior.
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Choi, K.T. (1988). Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer: Micropropagation and the In Vitro Production of Saponins. In: Bajaj, Y.P.S. (eds) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants I. Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, vol 4. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-73026-9_26
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