Pharmacological activity is caused by the content of saponin glycosides-ginsenosides (panaxosides A and B, panacylon, panaxin), essential and fatty oils, pectin substances, vitamins, micro- and macroelements, as well as phytoestrogens and douacosterol.
It stimulates the central nervous system, has general toning, hypertensive and hypoglycemic action: improves appetite, raises blood pressure, mental and physical performance, stimulates sexual function; reduces general weakness, increased fatigue, drowsiness; reduces the content of cholesterol and sugar in the blood, activates the activity of the adrenal cortex.