Abstract
Ginseng is used in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance stamina and capacity to cope with fatigue and physical stress, but the herbal remedies referred to as "ginseng" are derived from the roots of several plants. Ginseng is one of the most popular herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.
The main pharmacologically active components of ginseng are the ginsenosides, which are triterpene saponins. The mechanisms of ginseng actions remain unclear, although there is an extensive literature that deals with effects on the CNS (memory, learning, and behavior), neuroendocrine function, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, immune function, and the cardiovascular systemi Ginseng and even a single compound of ginsenoside produce its effects on multiple sites of action, which make it an ideal candidate to develop multi-target drugs.
This is most important in CNS diseases where multiple of etiological and pathological targets working together to regulate the final pathophysiology of diseases.