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Ginseng contains many different chemical ingredients, but the most active ingredients are a family of steroidal saponins called ginsenosides. Some ginsenosides have opposing effects. For example, ginsenoside Rg1 has hypertensive and central nervous system–stimulant effects, while ginsenoside Rb1 has hypotensive and central nervous system–depressant effects.^75,94 Some ginsenosides inhibit platelets and have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Both Asian and American ginseng may boost the immune system.^91,92 Although it is unknown how ginseng may benefit diabetes, animal research has shown that it may decrease the rate of carbohydrate absorption into the portal circulation,⁹⁵ increase glucose transport and uptake,⁹⁶ and modulate insulin secretion.⁹⁷ American ginseng may help decrease postprandial glucose levels.^92,98