Compound K (CK) is a ginsenoside, which is a metabolite of Panax ginseng. There is interest both in increasing skin health and anti-aging using natural skin care products. In this study, we explored the possibility of using CK as a cosmetic ingredient.

The quality differences in seedlings of medicinal herbs often affect the quality of medicinal parts. The establishment of the grading standard of Panax notoginseng (P. notoginseng) seedlings is significant to the stable quality of medicinal parts of P. notoginseng.