Asian ginseng

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-011249",
  "term": "Asian ginseng",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The aromatic root of perennial herbs of Panax ginseng. Ginseng, used in traditional Chinese medicine and available as a nutritional supplement, is classified as an adaptogenic herb with multiple effects, many of them are regulatory in nature. It contains a complex mixture of saponins, ginsenosides and panaxosides. Although the mechanism of action is unclear, ginseng is reported to enhance the immune system and reduce fatigue.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ginseng root",
    "Korean ginseng",
    "Panax ginseng"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/asian-ginseng/"
}