Ginsenosides and other Phytochemicals of Panax spp. Properties and Uses in the Pharmaceutical Field
Grettel Solís Vindas1, Marianela Chavarría-Rojas1, Rolando Vargas Zúñiga1, Gustavo Carazo Berrocal1, Gustavo Carazo Berrocal1, German Madrigal Redondo1★★ Corresponding author
- 1Instituto de Investigaciones Farmacéuticas (INIFAR), Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, COSTA RICA..
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German Madrigal Redondo
Instituto de Investigaciones Farmacéuticas (INIFAR), Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, COSTA RICA..
Volume 11, Issue 4 · pp. 177–178 · PUBLISHED · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2021.4.36
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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 compo nents 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.
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Vindas, G. S., Chavarría-Rojas, M., Zúñiga, R. V., Berrocal, G. C., Berrocal, G. C., & Redondo, G. M. (). Ginsenosides and other Phytochemicals of Panax spp. Properties and Uses in the Pharmaceutical Field. Pharmacognosy Communications, 11(4), 177–178. https://doi.org/10.5530/pc.2021.4.36