Biological and Environmental Research Ontology

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Preferred Name

American Ginseng
Synonyms
Definitions

The aromatic root of the perennial herb Panax quinquefolius, native to eastern North America. American ginseng, used in Chinese traditional medicine and available as a nutritional supplement, is classified as an adaptogenic herb with multiple effects, many of which are regulatory in nature. It contains a complex mixture of saponin glycosides, also known as ginsenosides or panaxosides. Although the mechanism of action is unclear, this agent is reported to enhance the immune system and reduce fatigue.
ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C26651
ALT_DEFINITION

An herb with a root that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects.
code

C26651
Contributing_Source

CTRP

FDA
definition

The aromatic root of the perennial herb Panax quinquefolius, native to eastern North America. American ginseng, used in Chinese traditional medicine and available as a nutritional supplement, is classified as an adaptogenic herb with multiple effects, many of which are regulatory in nature. It contains a complex mixture of saponin glycosides, also known as ginsenosides or panaxosides. Although the mechanism of action is unclear, this agent is reported to enhance the immune system and reduce fatigue.
Display_Name

American Ginseng
FDA_UNII_Code

8W75VCV53Q
in_subset

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C63923

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C176424

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C116977

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C116978
label

American Ginseng
Legacy Concept Name

Ginseng
NCI_Drug_Dictionary_ID

269063
NCI_META_CUI

CL973052
PDQ_Closed_Trial_Search_ID

269063
PDQ_Open_Trial_Search_ID

269063
Preferred_Name

American Ginseng
prefixIRI

NCIT:C26651
prefLabel

American Ginseng
Semantic_Type

Pharmacologic Substance
subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C91402
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