APPLICATION OF AMERICAN GINSENG TO ENHANCE NEUROCOGNITIVE FUNCTION

摘要

Disclosed are methods of enhancing neurocognitive function by administering of American Ginseng. Preferred dosages in the range of 5 to 50 mg total ginsenosides enhance cognitive function—including, improvement of working memory (WM) performance, attentional performance (e.g., Choice Reaction Time accuracy), and calmness.

主权项

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, by weight of said American ginseng extract, about 0.2% of ginsenoside Rb2 and about 5.0% of ginsenoside Rb1.