Ginsenosides

The main active ingredients in ginseng are called ginsenosides. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

Traditional Western medicine shows that steroidlike components called ginsenosides promote production of nitric oxide, the erection's "life force." ❋ Bdagosti (2012)

The chemical part of the ginseng root is called ginsenosides and is the reason why it has strong healing properties. ❋ Unknown (2009)

All parts of the ginseng plants contain the saponins-known as ginsenosides-that have been shown to be responsible for most of ginseng's beneficial effects. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Their best idea so far is that its effects are caused by two specific "ginsenosides," compounds that have been proven to increase endurance in rats. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Asian Ginseng Root Extract (Panax ginseng)—standardized to 8 percent (16 mg) ginsenosides—200 mg twice a day ❋ M.D. Mark Hyman (2009)

Look for standardized products of at least 7 percent ginsenosides. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

The higher the quantity of ginsenosides, the better the quality of the ginseng. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)