Ginseng radix Increases Cell Proliferation in Dentate Gyrus of Rats with Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes

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Ginseng radix, the root of Panax Ginseng C. A. Meyer(Araliaceae), is one of the most famous Oriental medical herbs with various therapeutic applications. Aqueous extract of Ginseng radix has been used to treat a wide variety of dis-eases including anemia, diabetes mellitus, insomnia with neurasthenia, gastrntis, abnormality in blood pressure, dys-pepsia, overstrain, and fatigue Ginseng radix is known to possess various pharmacological effects, including hypoten-sive, cardiotonic, sedative, aphrodisiac, anti-aging, and anti-oxidant activities. Ginseng radix has also been used to re-store and enhance well-being in Oriental medicine, and these effects are described as increasing resistance against noxious or stressful influences without impairing physiological func-tions. In addition, it has been reported that Ginseng radix improves the learning capacities of animals.