Panax Ginseng Extract

Panax ginseng is an herbal supplement prepared from the root of the Panax ginseng plant. Panax ginseng is one of the most commonly used herbs in the world and has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

The main active compounds in panax ginseng are ginsenosides, and the other bioactive ingredients including phytosterols, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, polyacetylenes, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds.

Panax ginseng extract is derived from the root, stem& leaf of panax ginseng. Ginseng saponins, also called ginsenosides, are the main active ingredients of Panax ginseng, including Rb1, Rb2, Rb3, Rc, Rd, Rg3, Rh2 and so on). Ginsenosides are light yellow powder with slight odor and bitter taste. The powder is hygroscopic, soluble in water, methanol and ethanol, hardly soluble in diethyl ether or petroleum ether solvents.

Ginsenosides are the main active ingredients of ginseng extract, and it is made from panax ginseng. Ginsenosides can be classified into three groups based on the chemical structure of aglycones: the protopanaxadiol group (e.g., Rb1, Rb2, Rb3, Rc, and Rd); the protopanaxatriol group (e.g., Re, Rf, Rg1, and Rg2); and the oleanane group (e.g., Ro). Panax ginseng extract ginsenosides are light yellow powder with slight odor and bitter taste. The powder is hygroscopic, soluble in water, methanol and ethanol, hardly soluble in diethyl ether or petroleum ether solvents.

1. Boosting Immunity

Ginsenosides are helpful for maintaining immune homeostasis and enhancing resistance to illness or microbial attacks through effects on immune system.

2. Antifatigue Effect and Increasing Energy

Ginsenosides may help increase the energy production in cells, and stimulate physical and mental activity in people who feel weak and tired.

3. Anti-inflammatory Property

Studies show that ginsenosides may reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and decrease inflammatory cell infiltration.

4. Anti-bacterial and Anti-viral Activity

Ginsenosides may interrupt adhesion from bacteria to host cells and block the initiation of infectious diseases. Ginsenosides may also decrease the activity of influenza virus and reduce cell damage or death caused by the virus.

5. Antioxidant Property

Ginsenosides may inhibit inflammation and increase antioxidant capacity in cells.

6. Improving Brain Function

Due to its antioxidant property, ginsenosides may protect the brain against damage caused by free radicals. Ginsenosides provide more energy to brain cells, and it may also improve thinking processes, mood and cognition.

Ginsenosides may relax muscles in the penis and increase blood circulation, consequently it may improve erectile dysfunction for men.

8. Anticancer Effect

Ginsenosides may help reduce inflammation and provide antioxidant protection, and then decrease the risk of cancers.

Ginsenosides may help lower blood sugar and help treat diabetes.

Ginsenosides may scavenge free radicals, increase amount of mitochondria, provide energy for cells and improve cells activity. This will delay aging process.

1. Used in Chinese traditional medicine & healthcare industry

2. Used in cosmetics industry, effect of whitening, dispelling spot, anti-wrinkle, activating skin. cells, making skin more tender and firm

3. Can also be used as food additive to reduce fatigue, delay aging and maintain brain health