Studies on Panax ginseng

作者：Masayuki Yamada · 发表于：Folia Pharmacologica Japonica · 年份：1955 · DOI：10.1254/fpj.51.390 · 被引用次数：2 · 研究领域：Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications、Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds、Food Quality and Safety Studies

1) The active principles of Panax ginsengare not panaquillon and panax acid as previously considered, but it seems to be contained in the other unknown part of this drug and may be lost in the course of purification. 2) The water extract of-Panax ginsenghas a preventing action against the somatic fatigue in human body, which is ascribed probably to its central stimulant action. 3) The oral administration ofPanax ginsengas powder causes leucocytosis in rabbits. 4) The phagocytosis index increases by oral application in rabbits. 5) The increase of γ-globuline in blood serum is proved. 6) The function of liver and reticuloendothelial cells are affected by this drug. 7) No effect is observed upon the adrenal cortex.. 8) The hyperglycaemia induced by adrenaline or alloxan can be restrained by this drug in rabbits.