Ginseng acetylcholine from various ginsengs and its in vivo physiological effect

Journal of Ginseng Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rami Lee, Ji-Hun Kim, J. Y. Kim, Sung-Hee Hwang, Seung-Yeol Nah
DOI: 10.1016/j.jgr.2026.100979
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Abstract

We determined acetylcholine (ACh) amount from live Panax ginseng (PG), Panax quinquefolius (PQ), and other ginsengs. We found that PG has more ACh content than that of PQ. PG-derived ACh fraction decreased Daphnia pulex heart rate, which was inhibited by atropine. PG-ACh-mediated regulations of heart rate involve muscarinic cholinergic pathway.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications Ziziphus Jujuba Studies and Applications Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Ginseng Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
50
Issue
2
Pages
100979–100979
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
EN