Dae Bang Seo
Beauty Food Research Institute, R&D Unit, Amore Pacific Corporation,
Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 446-729
Republic of Korea
Review Article
Ginseng Berry and its Biological Effects as a Natural Phytochemical
Author(s): Juewon Kim, Si Young Cho, Su Hwan Kim, Sunmi Kim, Chan-Woong Park, Donghyun Cho, Dae Bang Seo and Song Seok ShinJuewon Kim, Si Young Cho, Su Hwan Kim, Sunmi Kim, Chan-Woong Park, Donghyun Cho, Dae Bang Seo and Song Seok Shin
A recent trial in the development of new medications and immune-modulatory agents is to search for candidates among natural products because they have relatively low toxicities in clinical applications. Ginseng has been used as a traditional medicine in Asia and has demonstrated efficacy against various human diseases, such as viral infectious diseases, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Recent studies and clinical cases have enhanced the interest in the potential biological effects of the ginseng berry, an association that appears to be due to the phytochemical content of this fruit. The ginseng berry has various bioactivities, such as anti-diabetic, anti-oxidation, anti-neuro degeneration, anti-inflammation, anti-cancer, and enhancement of sexual function bioactivities. Moreover, syringaresinol, the effective an.. View More»
