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. Pharmacological activity is due to the content of triterpene glycosides (panaxosides, panacylon, panaxin), essential and fatty oils, pectin substances, vitamins, micro- and macroelements, as well as phytoestrogens and douacosterol.