Benefits against Cancer
Ginseng may help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Ginsenosides in this herb have been shown to help reduce inflammation and provide antioxidant protection.
The cell cycle is the process by which cells normally grow and divide. Ginsenosides could benefit this cycle by preventing abnormal cell production and growth. A review of several studies concluded that people who take this herb may have a 16% lower risk of developing cancer.
Moreover, people taking ginseng could be less likely to develop certain types of cancer, such as lip, mouth, esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, and lung cancer, than those who do not take it.
This herb may also help improve the health of patients undergoing chemotherapy, reduce side effects, and enhance the effect of some treatment drugs. Ginsenosides in ginseng seem to regulate inflammation, provide antioxidant protection and maintain the health of cells, which could help decrease the risk of certain kinds of cancer.