| Name | ginsenosides |
| Common Name | ginsenosides; ginseng saponins; panaxosides |
| Chemical Formula | varies by specific ginsenoside |
| Chemical Class | triterpene saponins |
| IUPAC Name | varies by specific ginsenoside |
| CAS Number | 50647-08-0 |
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| Therapeutic Action | Allopathic: adaptogen; Anti-inflammatory; Antioxidant; neuroprotective; immunomodulator; Herbal: adaptogen; Tonic; TCM: tonifies qi and yin; generates fluids; calms spirit; Ayurvedic: rejuvenative |
| Toxicity | generally low; may cause insomnia; hypertension in some cases; concurrent use with anticoagulants |
| Solubility | soluble in water; ethanol |
| Pharmacological Effects | modulates immune function; improves cognitive function; reduces fatigue; supports recovery from illness; anti-fatigue; nervous exhaustion relief |
| Found in Herbs | Panax ginseng; American ginseng; Panax notoginseng; Panax japonicus; Panax wangianus; Panax zingiberensis; Panax stipuleanatus |
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| Research Notes | over 100 identified ginsenosides including Rb1; Rg1; Re; protopanaxadiol and protopanaxatriol types; studied for adaptogenic; nootropic; cardioprotective and antidiabetic effects |
| Reference | PubChem CID 9898279; Wikipedia: Ginsenoside |
| URL | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ginsenoside-Rb1 |
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