Stimulates the central nervous system, has a general tonic, 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.