Research Shows Ginseng Helps Fight Inflammation
Lee Swanson Research Update
A new study has found that ginseng, an herb used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine, fights inflammation.
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong identified seven constituents of ginseng, called ginsenosides that showed immunosuppressive effects. The findings are published in the Journal of Translational Medicine.
"The anti-inflammatory role of ginseng may be due to the combined effects of these ginsenosides, targeting different levels of immunological activity, and so contributing to the diverse actions of ginseng in humans," said research leader Allan Lau. "Further studies will be needed to examine the potential beneficial effects of ginsenosides in the management of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases in humans."
The National Institutes of Health notes that traditional and modern uses of ginseng include: Improving the health of people who are recovering from an illness. Increasing a person's sense of well-being and stamina, and improving both mental and physical performance. Treating erectile dysfunction, hepatitis C and symptoms related to menopause. Lowering blood glucose and controlling blood pressure.
In initiating the current study, scientists stated: "Ginseng is believed to have beneficial effects against human diseases, and its active components, ginsenosides, may play critical roles in its diverse physiological actions. However, the mechanisms underlying ginseng's effects remain to be investigated. We hypothesize some biological effects of ginseng are due to its anti-inflammatory effects."
Researchers concluded: "We showed ginseng suppressed part of the TNF-alpha-inducible cytokines and signaling proteins in promonocytic cells, suggesting that it exerts an anti-inflammatory property targeting at different levels of TNF-alpha activity. The anti-inflammatory role of ginseng may be due to the combined effects of ginsenosides, contributing in part to the diverse actions of ginseng in humans."
Journal of Translational Medicine Published online ahead of print.
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