Panax Ginseng
Benefits of Panex Ginseng
- Energy
- Mental performance
- Form: Extract
- Food source: Plant
What is Panax Ginseng?
Panax Ginseng has been used for centuries in East Asia, where it has a long history in traditional practice. It is a plant that belongs to the Araliaceae family, and it is mainly the roots that are used. The roots of Panax Ginseng contain numerous components, including ginsenosides, flavonoids and polysaccharides. In traditional use, ginseng has long been valued as a tonic for energy and vitality.
What does the research say about Panax Ginseng?
Today Panax Ginseng is one of the most widely researched herbal ingredients in the world. Much of the interest centres on its plant compounds, especially the ginsenosides. Ginseng and its constituents are being extensively studied in relation to the brain and nervous system, including memory and mental performance.
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