Ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) is a plant native to Northeast Asia, of which the root is renowned for its pharmaceutical properties. The generic name "Panax" comes from the words Greek Pan, which means 'everything', and Akos which means 'cure '. Panax (in French: panacea) thus designates the universal remedy. Ginseng is an essential foundation for Asian Pharmacopeia and its fame is proverbial in Asia.
Pharmaceutical function: there are several compounds. It contains triterpenoids (Terpenoids to 6 isoprene units). It could increase of NO synthesis by the vessel wall, contributing to a relaxation of the muscle fibers.
Ginseng is a stimulant of the nervous system, physical and intellectual and increases physical strength. It is a stimulant, vasomotor. It has a substantive focus on the organization. It is appreciated for its character adaptogen: it allows a better resistance to various stresses. Scientific studies have confirmed the remarkable properties of ginseng. The European Commission and the World Health Organization recognize the use of ginseng to invigorate the body of persons tired or impaired, restore the capacity of physical work and mental concentration and help convalescents to regain strength. Ginseng has been the subject of numerous research. Its major bioactive components are ginsenosides, which the multiple beneficial effects have been highlighted experimentally, including their anti-inflammatory effects and antioxidant ginseng can interfere with some medicines: it thus reduces the effectiveness of an anti-coagulant, warfarin. It interfere with tests to measure the rate of blood digoxin, a drug widely used during heart disease
