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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jgr.2018.10.002

Panax ginseng: a candidate herbal medicine for autoimmune disease  

Lee, Joon-Il (Department of Science in Korean Medicine and Brain Korea 21 Plus Program, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
Park, Kyoung Sun (Department of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Cho, Ik-Hyun (Department of Science in Korean Medicine and Brain Korea 21 Plus Program, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
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Journal of Ginseng Research / v.43, no.3, 2019 , pp. 342-348 More about this Journal
Abstract
Panax ginseng Meyer (P. ginseng; Korean ginseng) is well known for its medicinal properties. It can alleviate pathological symptoms, promote health, and prevent potential diseases via its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, homeostatic, and other positive effects on biological metabolism. Although many studies have determined effects of P. ginseng on various diseases, such as cardiovascular, neurological, and immunological diseases, little is known about the effect of P. ginseng on autoimmune diseases. Here, we review a few reports about effects of P. ginseng on autoimmune diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, atopic dermatitis, and rheumatoid arthritis) and suggest the possibility of P. ginseng as a candidate herbal medicine to prevent and treat autoimmune diseases as well as the need to study it.
Keywords
Atopic dermatitis; Crohn's disease; Multiple sclerosis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Ulcerative colitis;
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