I Later, animal and clinical experiments carried out with Korean Red Ginseng as well as with the
active ingredients isolated from the red ginseng have further supported the beneficial role of ginseng
in brain activity.
Ginseng extract and ginseng saponin improved memory acquisition, physical performance
and learning disorders, and confronted loss of memory in a memory-damaged animal model.
Recently, Dr. Chepunov's research group in the Department of Biology, Moscow State University
found that Korean red ginseng saponin improved memory and learning capacity in a Y-maze
experimental model.
Problems with space recognition used to comprehend direction and place are a common
symptom observed in dementia patients. Saponin from Korean Red Ginseng improved space recognition in the Morris water maze animal test. Furthermore, ginsenoside Rg1, one of the major
ginseng saponin was found to enhance memory recall and acquisition, and suppressed
disorders related to aging.
Based on these results, Dr. Zhang in the Chinese Academy of Medicine stressed that
ginsenoside Rg1 might be usefully applied to the treatment of brain aging and Alzheimer's disease.
Particularly, it was further shown by an animal experiment that Korean Red Ginseng and its
active ingredient protected brain nerve cells from damage, thus improving memory acquisition
and reducing problems from memory disorders.
