USE OF PANAX GINSENG IN DOGS AND CATS

Abstract

In recent years, some studies have begun to appear on Panax ginseng, which is presented as a herbal medicine capable of increasing the ability to resist diseases, fatigue and stress, and its antioxidant, anti-aggregating, antiviral activity and cardiac tonic effects have also been described. The actions manifested by this medicinal plant led to the creation of a new group of drugs called adaptogens. These products are characterized by being able to slowly normalize the body, when it is under stress or with its natural resistance reduced by infections, or even when there is a loss of physical and intellectual vitality due to aging. Its benefits are well documented for humans, however, little research has been carried out in order to evidence its contribution to dogs and cats.