Application of american ginseng to enhance neurocognitive function
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1. A method of enhancing cognitive performance in working memory of a human subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to said human subject a composition comprising American ginseng extract and a carrier, in an effective amount to enhance the cognitive performance, wherein said American ginseng extract comprises 3 parts of ginsenoside Rb2;
- 3 parts of ginsenoside Rg1;
22 parts of ginsenoside Re;
61 parts of ginsenoside Rb1;
20 parts of ginsenoside Rc and 16 parts of ginsenoside Rd; and
said ginsenoside Rb2, said ginsenoside Rg1, said ginsenoside Re, said ginsenoside Rb1, said ginsenoside Rc, and said ginsenoside Rd constitute 11.65% of the weight of said American ginseng extract.
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Disclosed are methods of enhancing neurocognitive function by administering of American Ginseng. Preferred dosages in the range of 5 to 50 mg total genosides enhance cognitive function—including, improvement of working memory (WM) performance, attentional performance (e.g., Choice Reaction Time accuracy), and calmness.
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1. A method of enhancing cognitive performance in working memory of a human subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to said human subject a composition comprising American ginseng extract and a carrier, in an effective amount to enhance the cognitive performance, wherein said American ginseng extract comprises 3 parts of ginsenoside Rb2;
- 3 parts of ginsenoside Rg1;
22 parts of ginsenoside Re;
61 parts of ginsenoside Rb1;
20 parts of ginsenoside Rc and 16 parts of ginsenoside Rd; and
said ginsenoside Rb2, said ginsenoside Rg1, said ginsenoside Re, said ginsenoside Rb1, said ginsenoside Rc, and said ginsenoside Rd constitute 11.65% of the weight of said American ginseng extract. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- 3 parts of ginsenoside Rg1;
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7. A method of enhancing cognitive performance in numeric working memory within 6 hours after an administration of American ginseng extract, the method comprising administering about 200 mg of American ginseng extract to a human subject in need of enhancing cognitive performance in numeric working memory within 6 hours after an administration of American ginseng extract, wherein said American ginseng extract comprises about 0.2% of ginsenoside Rb2;
- about 0.2% of ginsenoside Rg1;
about 2.0% of ginsenoside Re;
about 5.0% of ginsenoside Rb1;
about 2.0% of ginsenoside Rc and about 1.4% of ginsenoside Rd. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
- about 0.2% of ginsenoside Rg1;
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