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The aphrodisiac and adaptogenic properties of ginseng
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Ginseng is the root of the perennial herbs of Panax quinquefolium and Panax ginseng which contain a series of tetracyclic triterpenoid saponins (ginsenosides) as active ingredients. It is considered a tonic or adaptogenic that enhances physical performance (including sexual), promotes vitality and increases resistance to stress and ageing. The adaptogenic properties of ginseng are believed to be due to its effects on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, resulting in elevated plasma corticotropin and corticosteroids levels. When used appropriately, ginseng appears to be safe. Nevertheless, documented side effects include hypertension, diarrhoea, restlessness, mastalgia and vaginal bleeding.
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“It is considered that the adaptogenic properties of Panax ginseng extract are due to the ginsenosides [27].”
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“The exact mechanism of adaptogenic action of Panax ginseng is unknown, but it is supposed that it affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in Figure 2 and the antioxidant effect [24,27,28,29].”
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- Authors
- Nocerino, E., Amato, M., & Izzo, A. A.
- Affiliations
- University of Naples Federico II (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Izzo, Angelo A
- ORCID
- Izzo, Angelo A
- Venue
- Fitoterapia
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2000-08
- Volume
- 71
- Pages
- S1-S5
- ISSN
- 0367-326X (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2150490050
- Cited by
- 229
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- 26
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- FWCI
- 0.22
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Fitoterapia (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Pharmacology › Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis
- Keywords
- ginseng, Panax quinquefolius, Panax ginseng, ginsenosides, triterpenoid saponins, aphrodisiac effect, adaptogenic properties, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, corticosteroids, stress tolerance, aging, sexual performance, adverse effects, safety
- MeSH terms
- Aphrodisiacs, Drugs, Chinese Herbal, Panax, Humans, Phytotherapy, Plant Roots
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