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A preliminary review of studies on adaptogens: comparison of their bioactivity in TCM with that of ginseng-like herbs used worldwide

Authors

  • Lian-ying Liao Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China
  • Yi-fan He Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China
  • Li Li Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China
  • Hong Meng Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China
  • Yin-mao Dong Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China
  • Fan Yi Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China
  • Pei-gen Xiao Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 151 Malianwa North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100193 People’s Republic of China

Keywords:

Adaptogen, Immune-neuro-endocrine system, HPA axis, Tonics, Ginseng-like herbs worldwide

Abstract

Modern studies have shown that adaptogens can non-specifically enhance the resistance of human body under a wide range of external stress conditions with a multi-targeted and multi-channel network-like manner, especially by affect the immune-neuro-endocrine system and the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis. This review article draws the attention to the relationships of adaptogens, tonics from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and ginseng-like herbs worldwide, which all have similar plant sources and clinical applications. To clarify the sources and pharmacological mechanisms of these plant-originated adaptogens, which will provide useful information for the utilization of adaptogens to improve the human health. Meanwhile, the TCMs and the world-wide ginseng-like herbs from each region’s ethnopharmacology will be beneficial modernization and globalization. Keywords: Adaptogen, Immune-neuro-endocrine system, HPA axis, Tonics, Ginseng-like herbs worldwide

Author Biographies

Lian-ying Liao, Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Yi-fan He, Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Li Li, Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Hong Meng, Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Yin-mao Dong, Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Fan Yi, Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 11/33, Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048 People’s Republic of China

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