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Review
. 2005;33(3):397-404.
doi: 10.1142/S0192415X05003004.

Ginseng and diabetes

Jing-Tian Xie  1 , Sangeeta Mchendale, Chun-Su Yuan
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Ginseng and diabetes

Jing-Tian Xie et al. Am J Chin Med. 2005.

Abstract

Ginseng is a well-known medicinal plant used in traditional Oriental medicine. In recent decades, ginseng root has gained popularity as a dietary supplement in the United States. Ginseng has also been commonly used in Oriental medicine to treat diabetes-like conditions. The present review discusses the research on the anti-diabetic effects of ginseng and the possible mechanisms of its anti-diabetic actions.

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