Ginseng

Protecting the 'middle-aging' brain: Combination herbal extract might help

19-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A blend of Bacopa, ginseng and whole coffee fruit may boost brain efficiency in middle-age by improving positive mood and memory function, according to a new study funded by Usana Health Sciences.

Ginseng: the root to antioxidant and DNA repair

24-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Ginseng's active components orchestrate mechanisms to slow ageing through enhanced antioxidant enzyme expression and DNA repair, a new review has concluded.

Reaching the endgame: Korea Ginseng Corp views success in the US as final step of its globalisation strategy

08-May-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Korea Ginseng Corp has opened a new R&D centre in a major push to establish itself as the world’s biggest herbal health company, while strategies such as diversification of product categories and formats are in motion to fuel its bold ambitions.

Ginseng may slow markers of ageing in mice, study finds

19-Dec-2022 By Olivia Brown

Ginseng Oligopeptides (GOP) may delay oxidative stress-induced senescence in the DNA of mouse embryos, a new experimental study finds.

Multivitamin-ginseng formula relieves stress markers in controlled trial

31-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A supplement formula consisting of vitamins, minerals and ginseng was found to lessen psychological symptoms and blood markers of stress in a controlled trial, the manufacturer claims.

Frank Jaksch joins Ayana Bio as CEO: ‘I’m really excited about being back in the exploration mode’

24-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Plant cell technology company and Ginkgo Bioworks spin off Ayana Bio has appointed ChromaDex founder and former CEO Frank Jaksch as its new CEO.

Reduce ‘hangxiety’: Anti-hangover brand Bounceback targets 700% growth and US entry

03-Aug-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Singapore anti-hangover remedy brand Bounceback aims to attain 700% growth and entry to the West by 2023 after hitting a “sizeable seven-digit annual revenue”, said its Co-Founder and CEO Roy Ang.

Evidence suggests ginseng improves the cardiometabolic outcomes of individuals with dysglycemia

15-Jun-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A comprehensive assessment of clinical evidence suggests ginseng improves cardiometabolic outcomes in individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to researchers.

Climate issues compounding botanical supply chain issues

24-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

While COVID-related supply chain disruption has wreaked havoc on global supply chains, climate issues are worsening the problems for the botanical supply from around the world.

Ginseng linked to improved bone health in postmenopausal women

04-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

In a recent randomised clinical trial, intake of 3g of ginseng extract per day over 12 weeks improved bone metabolism and arthritis symptoms in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

Immunity, relaxation, energy and focus: Trending botanicals in food and beverage, from ashwagandha to ginseng

28-Apr-2021 By Elaine Watson

Once confined to dietary supplements and herbal teas, botanicals from ashwagandha to ginseng are springing up in a growing number of ready-to-drink beverages and snacks as brands seek to imbue their wares with functionality and an air of sophistication....

Polysaccharide from a ginseng tissue culture shows immune health benefits

21-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A polysaccharide fraction isolated from ginseng via a cell culture approach showed promise as an immune health ingredient in a recent in vitro study.

New health claim boost: Ginseng recognised for improving bone health in South Korea

18-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Health supplements containing ginseng can now make the claim of improving bone health when selling the products in South Korea.

Bacopa, American ginseng, coffee fruit combination may boost memory: USANA study

11-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Bacopa, American ginseng, and whole coffee fruit extract may improve working memory, accuracy and response time, says a new study funded by USANA.

Leaves of Siberian ginseng and drynariae rhizome stems may enhance cognitive functions, Japan RCT

25-Mar-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

A combination two plant extracts, ginseng and Rhizoma, could enhance cognitive function in healthy adults, suggests the findings of a new RCT.

Confusion abounds for adaptogens, says expert

17-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Industry and consumer interest in adaptogens is on the rise, but the list of actual adaptogens may be a lot smaller than many think, says a leading expert.

Adaptogens are here to stay but marketing them effectively will require creativity and innovation, say experts

15-Dec-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Interest in adaptogens like Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Maca, and Holy Basil is on the rise among food and beverage formulators, but what do they do, which brands are blazing an early trail, and who is buying the products?

Ginseng extract may counter alcohol-related depression: Mouse data

06-Sep-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A standardized extract from ginseng (Panax ginseng) may reverse symptoms of depression in an animal model of alcohol use disorder, suggests a new study.

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Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: 5 trends driving growth in natural & organic

30-Sep-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

As US consumers embrace a healthier lifestyle focused on prevention rather than treatment, they increasingly are turning to the natural and organic channel for products that are clean, natural and have added health benefits.

Planning needed to ensure health of US wild ginseng stocks in face of huge Chinese demand, experts say

11-Sep-2013 By Hank Schultz

A recent TV news segment on the subject of ginseng poaching raised the specter of the plant’s possible extinction in the United States.  While that fear may be overblown, there’s little doubt that a number of factors (including overharvesting) are working...

Ilwha partners with RFI Ingredients to further develop signature ginseng extract

20-Feb-2013 By Hank Schultz

Ilwha NA Inc., the American arm of the Korean ginseng supplier, has partnered with RFI Ingredients to commercialize its GS15-4 ingredient, the companies announced yesterday.

AHP releases monograph for 'one of the most widely adulterated herbs on the market'

12-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

A monograph for American Ginseng – claimed to be one of the most widely adulterated herbs on the market - has been released by the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP).

AM Todd Botanicals provides GMP support for botanical extracts

08-Jul-2009 By Lorraine Heller

Ingredient firm AM Todd Botanicals has applied a voluntary industry standardization tool to some of its key botanical extracts, in an effort to help supplement manufacturers with GMP compliance.

USDA says American ginseng must be COOL

16-Mar-2009 By Shane Starling

All ginseng entering the US market is now required to be labeled with its country of origin after a US Department of Agriculture final rule kicked in today.

Bill aims to curb foreign ginseng smuggling

06-Aug-2007 By Jess Halliday

The Wisconsin ginseng industry could be given a new layer of
protection against damage from smuggled ginseng sold as 'American',
with a new bill was introduced that would require raw root to be
labeled with its country of...

Ginseng extract name-change to avoid confusion

20-Oct-2006 By Jess Halliday

A trademark issue between Naturex and Blue California over ginseng
extract brands has resulted in the re-naming of Blue California's
product, following an out-of-court settlement.

Ginseng linked to improved breast cancer outcomes

18-Aug-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Ginseng, one of the most well known traditional herbals, may
improve survival rates and quality of life for breast cancer
patients, suggests a study based in China, but experts have urged
caution over the results.

FWS reverses wild ginseng five-year export rule

12-Jun-2006 By staff reporter

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has performed a U-turn over
the ban imposed last year on the export of five-year-old wild
American ginseng roots - a decision met with relief from an
industry that feared years of decline while...

Ginseng export regulations pose problems for industry

08-Aug-2005

New regulations on the export of wild ginseng root aim to help
preserve the plant from extinction but could cause problems for the
herbals industry, at least over the next five years.

Codex to discuss ginseng standard

01-Jul-2005

The Codex Commission, a body that sets global guidelines on food,
will discuss on Monday whether to endorse a draft standard on
ginseng that effectively recognizes the herbal's status as a food
rather than drug, writes Dominique...

Rosenroot moves into energy-boosting segment

03-Sep-2004

The herbal rosenroot, launched on Norway's supplements market this
year, may be set to rival sales of ginseng in the Nordic markets,
according to the producer Rosenrot.

Ginseng quality looking better

01-Sep-2003

The quality of ginseng supplements has improved in the last two
years, although some products on the market still present
considerable risks to consumers, according to a new review by
ConsumerLab.com.

Ginseng shows memory-boosting potential

17-Feb-2003

A small study shows that a ginseng compound improved the memory
scores of people suffering from stroke-induced dementia, Chinese
researchers reported at a recent meeting in the US.

Awareness of herbal product quality low, finds survey

14-Aug-2002

Most people are unaware of the difference in ginseng products
available on the market, according to a recent consumer survey.