Introduction
Ginseng is known as one of the most common Chinese traditional herbs and is used for the treatment of various disease for thousands of years. It is cultivated mainly in northeast China, such as Jilin and Liaoning province, but also grows very well in other regions in the world.
Ginseng Extract is prepared from root and leaf of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer.The most thoroughly investigated active components of ginseng are known as ginsenosides, a homologous series of triterpenoid saponins with differing glycosylation patterns, which account for 4% of the dry weight of ginseng root. Ginsenosides have been reported to have numerous medicinal benefits, including anti-tumour, chemopreventive, immunomodulating and anti-diabetic activities. More than 40 ginsenoside monomers have been reported from ginseng by now. The contents of ginsenoside Rg1, Re, Rb1, Rc, Rb2 and Rd are the most abundant, accounting for 70% of the total ginsenosides, which are commonly used as main index for ginseng product evaluation and ginseng indentification.
Function
Ginseng root extract has the function of anti-hypoxic, anti-fatigue and anti-aging effects, can improve and enhance memory, with two-way immune modulation, reducing blood fat as well as anti-arrhythmic, anti-ischemic effects etc. Have a better role in anti-free radicals, reduce or inhibit lipid peroxidation and the formation of lipofuscin; enhance anti-aging enzyme SOD, CAT, GSH-Px activity, so as to reduce the harmful free radicals in vivo and in vitro damage to skin cells. Enhance immune function, strengthen the skin collagen and hydroxyproline content, so that delicate skin shiny and prevent the occurrence of wrinkles. The regulating role to the endocrine system is an effective way to prevent genital atrophy and maintain normal blood concentration of sex hormones, which is extremely important to maintain a beautiful skin. Ginseng can regulate the skin's metabolism, accelerating the skin blood circulation and promote skin cell reproduction and growth of hair; it can renew the premature skin aging time and makeup nutrients and Biological Active Factors
Applications
Pharmaceuticals/Health food/Beverages/Cosmetics
