Effects of Radix Ginseng on microbial infections: a narrative review

Hong Wu, Niels Høiby, Liang Yang, Michael Givskov, Zhijun Song

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    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE: To summarized the antimicrobial-like effects of Radix Ginseng, which provide important information to the relevant researchers and clinicians, and will benefit the clinical treatment of infectious diseases.

    METHODS: PubMed and Google were used to search for and collect scientific publications related to Radix Ginseng and microbial infections. The authors read, classified, and discussed the associated scientific results or evidences, and summarized the corresponding results.

    RESULTS: In this review, recent studies on the beneficial effects of Radix Ginseng extracts on microbial and biofilm infections were reviewed. The importance and significance of Radix Ginseng's beneficial effects are discussed. Evidence for the favorable effects of Radix Ginseng extracts on viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections and the possible underlying mechanisms are summarized.

    CONCLUSION: Radix Ginseng might be a promising supplemental remedy for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftJournal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
    Vol/bind34
    Udgave nummer2
    Sider (fra-til)227-233
    Antal sider7
    ISSN0255-2922
    StatusUdgivet - apr. 2014

    Emneord

    • Animals
    • Bacterial Infections
    • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
    • Humans
    • Mycoses
    • Panax
    • Parasitic Diseases
    • Virus Diseases

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