Scientists Cite Red Ginseng Helps Fight Liver Diseases

Scientists have cited significant reports on the efficacy of red ginseng, a potent medicinal herb found in Korea, to prevent liver diseases and various ailments.

A Japanese researcher, Professor Oura of Toyoma University, said when Korean Red Ginseng was administered to rabbits with two thirds partial hepatectomy, the rate of liver regeneration was more than 34 percent higher than that of the untreated ones. Oura explained that the effective components of protein synthesis is the stimulating factor that prevents or fights liver diseases. He attributed an element called "prostitol" found in red ginseng as a potent and effective factor in combating liver diseases. He said, " Majority of liver disorders are virus type hepatitis. In particular, B type hepatitis is the most well known. If this becomes chronic, then it becomes hepatitic in duration and may advance further to become liver cancer".

Other effects of red ginseng was cited by a Russian scientist Dr. Brekhman, in his book "Adaptogen Theory". It said the basic effect of red ginseng is its capacity to increase resistance to various adverse factors such as stress and other ailments. "The body has a homeostasis mechanism to maintain a constant equilibrium and the medical substances which help maintain homeostasis named "adaptogens" and that adaptogenic activity is the reality of the tonic effect of ginseng", said Brekhman.

In his study, Berkham explained that ginseng helps reduce stress, increases stamina, and strengthen good physical condition. It also helps in the formation of red blood cells and is responsible in fighting anemia and hypertension. He emphasized , however, that the most effective is red ginseng found in Korea, as confirmed by researches of scientists around the world.

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