Abstract:Ginseng rhizome and ginseng root saponin significantly inhibit the activity of Mg2+-ATPase and increase the activity of Na+-K+-ATPase in the tissue homogenate of heart, liver, cerebrum, kidney and spleen of the mouse. The effect of ginseng rhizome saponia is more marked than that of ginseng root sapoain. Experiments have proved that they have the same effects on the energy metabolism of various tissues.