Table 2: Microorganisms and their fermented herbal products and associated beneficial impact on health.
Microorganism used in fermentation |
Herbal formulation |
Effects |
References |
L. fermentum NUC-C1 |
Red ginseng |
Antidiabetic effect |
Kim, et al. [29] |
B. subtilis NUC1 (KCCM 10839P) |
Achyranthes japonica nakai |
Anti-inflammatory and Anti-osteoarthritis |
Lee, lee, et al. [30] |
L. plantarum M1 |
Red ginseng |
Anti-diabetic effect associated with changes in ginsenosides in Korean red ginseng |
Kim, et al. [29] |
L. fermentum, L. gasseri, or L. casei |
Ssanghwa-tang |
Hepatoprotective effect Effect against hydrogen peroxide production |
Eum, et al. [31] Park & Kim [32] |
L. casei |
Lonicerae Flos |
Anti-viral effect on A type Influenza virus |
Suhr & Jung [33] |
Eurotium cristatum |
Camellia sinensis L Fuzhuan tea |
Anti-bacterial activity |
Keller, et al. [34] |
B: Bifidobacterium; L: Lactobacillus.