Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review
May 2017
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TLDR Ginseng may be beneficial for skin health and treating various skin conditions.
The review from May 12, 2017, focused on the therapeutic efficacy of ginseng, particularly Panax ginseng C. A. Mey., in dermatology. It highlighted ginsenosides as the primary active components responsible for ginseng's biological activities. The document discussed the use of ginseng in treating various dermatological conditions, including photoaging, wound healing, skin cancer, dermatitis, hair loss, alopecia, and cold hypersensitivity. Both experimental and clinical studies were reviewed to justify ginseng's application in these areas. The review emphasized ginseng's potential benefits beyond its well-known effects on immune, cardiovascular, sexual health, and cancer, suggesting its promising role in dermatological treatments.
