Ginsenoside Rc is a major ginseng saponin, enhances GABA_A-mediated ion channel currents, inhibits TNF-α and IL-1β expression, exerts anti-inflammatory effects by suppressing specific signaling pathways, and regulates proinflammatory cytokine expression. It is used as a chromatographic standard, in traditional Chinese medicine, and in pharmaceutical health products for anti-fatigue, anti-aging, and brain health, and has anti-tumor growth properties.
