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Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review
Sarvenaz Sabouri-Rad1, Sara Sabouri-Rad2, Amirhossein Sahebkar3
1Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
|October 25, 2016
Summary
Panax ginseng, or Korean ginseng, and its compounds, ginsenosides, show therapeutic potential in dermatology. This review explores its efficacy in treating various skin conditions, including photoaging and hair loss.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
- Herbal Medicine
Background:
- Panax ginseng (Korean/Asian ginseng) is a popular herb from Eastern countries.
- Ginsenosides are believed to be responsible for most of ginseng's biological activities.
- Ginseng is known for benefits in immune, cardiovascular, sexual diseases, and cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review experimental and clinical studies on the dermatologic applications of ginseng and ginsenosides.
- To explore the therapeutic efficacy of ginseng in various skin conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of experimental and clinical studies.
- Mechanistic investigation of ginseng's effects in dermatology.
Main Results:
- Ginseng has demonstrated therapeutic effects in photoaging, wound healing, skin cancer, dermatitis, hair loss, alopecia, and cold hypersensitivity.
- Ginsenosides are key active compounds contributing to these dermatologic benefits.
Conclusions:
- Ginseng and its compounds, ginsenosides, possess significant therapeutic potential in dermatology.
- Further research supports the use of ginseng for various dermatologic diseases.
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