Which plant provides the 'Ginsenosides' used in traditional medicine to enhance physical endurance and reduce stress?
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Correct answer: Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng root)
Panax ginseng contains ginsenosides, which are steroid-like saponins. These compounds are believed to be responsible for the plant's adaptogenic and tonic effects on the human body.
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