ABSTRACT
Fatigue is the common symptom of weariness that occurs after sustained or intensive physical or mental strain. The swimming and running data clearly suggest that ginseng's antifatigue effect in mice may also be applicable to other animals and to humans for athletics or sports. The antifatigue mechanism observed with ginseng and how it improves physical performance have been the subject of argument between Soviet and Chinese investigators. After treatment with ginseng, the patients showed weight gain with the disappearance of common symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, distress, and uneasiness. The ginseng extract was particularly effective in the treatment of anemia due to tuberculosis, old age, and iron deficiency, but ineffective toward pernicious anemia. Ginseng does many things to help human health, but many people do not realize that ginseng is good for weight loss. It gives an energy boost and can help fight fatigue.
