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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Human Health

Background:

  • Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in human health.
  • Ginseng metabolism involves the gut microbiota, producing bioactive ginsenoside metabolites.
  • Ginseng, a traditional herb, can modulate the gut flora by promoting beneficial bacteria and inhibiting harmful ones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of ginseng and ginsenosides on gut microbiota composition.
  • To discuss the biotransformation of ginsenosides mediated by the gut microbiota.
  • To summarize the therapeutic potential and clinical applications of these interactions in related diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on ginseng, ginsenosides, and gut microbiota.
  • Analysis of research on the bidirectional interactions between ginseng compounds and gastrointestinal microorganisms.
  • Synthesis of findings on the impact of ginseng on microbial composition and function.

Main Results:

  • Ginseng and ginsenosides significantly alter gut microbiota composition.
  • Gut microbiota mediates the metabolism of ginsenosides into various bioactive compounds.
  • Complex interactions exist between ginseng/ginsenosides and the gastrointestinal microbiota.

Conclusions:

  • Ginseng and its metabolites have a notable impact on gut microbial ecology.
  • Microbial biotransformation is key to the efficacy of ginseng compounds.
  • Understanding these interactions offers potential for novel therapeutic strategies in disease management.