Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Immune Health & Panax Ginseng

Researchers conducting ginseng studies at two different Chinese Universities came to similar conclusions regarding the beneficial effects of ginseng on healthy immunity. They found that saponins from ginseng help boost the cell mediated immune system as well as promoting antibody production.

At Emory University School of Medicine in the US, researchers in the Department of Microbiology found that ginseng also played a positive role during cold and flu season.

Sources: J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. (2007) * Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Bao/ Journal of Chinese Medicinal Materials (2007) Vaccine (2007)

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