What are the active ingredients in ginseng?
Ginseng contains a number of active ingredients including saponins (also called ginsenosides), sugars, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The ginsenosides are the most active ingredients found in the ginseng plant and over 25 different types have been identified. However, only six or seven of them are thought to have any therapeutic significance. Recent research suggests that the ginsenosides that may appear inactive actually help to make the ‘active’ ginsenosides more soluble, more absorbable and more bio-available to the body.
