Ginseng contains a number of active ingredients called ginsenosides, as well as sugars, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
The ginsenosides are the most active ingredient and over 25 different types have been found. Only about 6 of them are thought to have any therapeutic significance. Research suggests that the ginsenosides that may appear inactive actually help to make the “active” ginsenosides more soluble, more easily absorb-able and more bio-available to the body.