Abstract
Panax ginseng extract, having a novel type of pharmacological action classified as adaptogen, was
found to be effective against experimental viral infection in mice. Ginseng, administerd
orally in repeat doses prior to and after challenge with Semliki forest virus, was
able to protect 34-40% of test animals. In combination with 6-MFA, an interferon inducing
antiviral agent of fungal origin, ginseng could protect 82-100% of the animals under
conditions when the inducer alone gave a significantly lower rate of protection.
Key Word Index
Panax ginseng
- Araliaceae - Adaptogen - Semliki Forest Virus - Interferon Inducer
