Ginseng

The Basics On Ginseng

What is Ginseng?

Ginseng is the root of plants in the genus Panax, typically characterized by the presence of ginsenosides and gintonin. A popular herbal supplement.

What are other names for Ginseng?

PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) EXTRACT and PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT

What is Ginseng used for?

Panax Ginseng root extract contains high concentrations of phytonutrients which can fight the effects of sun-induced free radicals from exposure to sunlight and environmental pollution. Modern medicine has established that the plant extract has valuable properties as a skincare ingredient and has been shown to: Have anti-aging properties1 Be an effective skin moisturiser1 Reduce the effect of wrinkles2 Reduce collagen degradation and cause skin firming2 Whiten and brighten the skin and reduce sunspots Inhibit the effects of solar UVB radiation on the skin2

How Ginseng is classified

Antioxidants, Plant Extracts

Recommendations for using Ginseng during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Ginseng During Pregnancy

What we know about using Ginseng while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

There were no adverse effects reported in two oral reproductive/developmental studies of panax ginseng root extract up to 20 mg/kg using rats (Table 14). Subcutaneous administration of a ginseng extract enhanced the mating behavior of male rats.87 The extract further stimulated spermatogenesis in rat and rabbit testes, and increased the motility and survival of rabbit sperm outside the body.88 SAPONINS In screening tests with whole immersion of embryos, the saponins Rb1 (30-50 µg/ml) and Re (50 µg/ml) yielded changes in morphological scores in rat and mice embryos (Table 15). Rc (5, 50 µg/ml) had no effect on the morphological scores of rat embryos. Saponins (6 mg/2 ml injection; composition not provided) injected

General safety info about Ginseng from CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel tabled the Draft Report on panax ginseng root and other ginseng root derived ingredients in December, 2011 so that data could be gathered on possible phytoestrogenic effects from these ingredients. Since then, an unpublished HRIPT was received from industry and incorporated into the report. Data addressing the phytoestrogenic question have been compiled and summarized in Table 20. The findings of these studies also are summarized in the text of the report. Overall, it appears as if estrogenic effects were only confirmed at the cellular level in in vitro studies of single saponins and, more weakly, in extracts. The Panel should review the Draft Report and determine if the available data are sufficient to complete the safety assessment. If additional data are needed, the list of data needs should be included in an insufficient data announcement. If the available data are sufficient to reach a tentative conclusion for panax ginseng root and other ginseng root derived ingredients, the Panel should issue a tentative safety assessment. The Panel discussion would form the basis for the rational to complete the discussion section of the report.

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Products where you might find Ginseng

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner;Briogeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Shampoo; Briogeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Conditioner; Origins GinZin Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff; Origins GinZing SPF 40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer; Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum