Studies on Anti-inflammatory Agents. IV. Anti-inflammatory Constituents from Roots of Panax ginseng C.A. MEYER

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Abstract
The Ginseng Radix (ginseng root) is prescribed in many Chinese medicines as a stomachic and for antidiarrheic effect, metabolic promotion and hematologic effects, and is well known as one of the representative drugs of nutritious tonics. In a continuing scientific search for Chinese medicines, systematic extraction of some Chinese medicines were examined, and activity of each fraction checked by the fertile egg [chick embryo] method. A strong inhibitory activity was found against the formation of granulation tissue in the chloroform extract. The detailed investigation of this extract resulted in the isolation of panaxydol and linoleic acid, which were proved to be major active components.