A METHOD FOR BOOSTING ANTICANCER ACTIVITY IN RED GINSENG EXTRACTS USING IRRADIATION

摘要

PURPOSE: A method for making red ginseng liquid with enhanced anticancer effect is provided to enhance ginsenoside content. CONSTITUTION: A method for making red ginseng liquid with enhanced anticancer effect comprises: a step of adding 0.02-0.1 weight parts of radical generating agent to red ginseng liquid; and a step of irradiating radiation. The red ginseng liquid includes crushed red ginseng liquid or red ginseng extract and contains ginsenoside. The radical generating agent includes hydrogen peroxide, acetyl hydroperoxide, or ascorbic acid. The radiation includes gamma ray, electronic beam, UV or X ray and is irradiated at 1-10kGy. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing and treating cancer contains the red ginseng liquid as an active ingredient.