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Since ancient times, Ren Shen (Ginseng) has been regarded as a top-tier tonic, a truly precious medicinal material, ranking among the nine great herbs. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing describes Ren Shen as: “tonifying the five organs, calming the spirit, stopping palpitations, dispelling evil qi, brightening the eyes, and enhancing intelligence.” The Ben Cao … Read more
Editor’s Note The “Herbal China” column is supported by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment’s “Biodiversity Conservation Special Project (2017) – Investigation of the Current Status of Medicinal Biological Germplasm Resource Conservation”. It is based on the annual “China Traditional Chinese Medicine Resource Development Report” written from the fourth national survey of Chinese medicinal resources, … Read more
Click the title below to follow “Traditional Chinese Medicine Health and Wellness Magazine” “Three branches and five leaves, facing the sun and the shade, seeking me, the linden tree is sought.” This poem, “A Tribute to Ginseng by the Koreans,” is the earliest poem about ginseng in China, recorded in the “Record of Famous Physicians” … Read more
Ginseng, also known as Yuan Shen (圆参), Gui Gai (鬼盖), and Shen Cao (神草), is a perennial herb belonging to the Araliaceae family. It grows in mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests dominated by red pine at altitudes of several hundred meters between latitudes 33° to 48°. In China, it is distributed in the eastern part … Read more
Ginseng, as a representative of traditional Chinese medicine, has a history of nearly four thousand years of application in China, and has been regarded by renowned medical experts throughout history as the “king of herbs.” Many classic medical texts record the efficacy and functions of ginseng. It is also well-known as a powerful tonic. Let … Read more
Ginseng, also known as Huang Shen (Yellow Ginseng), Di Jing (Earth Essence), Shen Cao (Divine Herb), and the King of Herbs, is one of the renowned “Three Treasures of Northeast China”. The earliest existing pharmacological text, the “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing” (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), records the essence of ginseng’s medicinal use … Read more
Introduction: Mr. Tao Yufeng has compiled 23 clinical treatment references for “Ginseng” based on ancient texts, the experiences of medical practitioners throughout history, and his own clinical insights, which are worth learning and collecting. I Ginseng (Ren Shen), for those with pale, yellow, or dark complexions, indicates insufficient qi in the spleen, lungs, and kidneys, … Read more
Many people have ginseng at home but do not know how to consume it. Today, let’s discuss several methods of consuming ginseng and see which one you prefer. Since ancient times, ginseng has been known as the “King of Herbs” and is regarded as a miraculous medicine that invigorates the healthy and treats the sick, … Read more
Author: Wen Lifang, Dongguan Dalang Hospital Ginseng, known as the “King of Herbs,” has been a treasure in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since ancient times. Its unique medicinal value holds a significant position in TCM clinical practice. However, did you know that the medicinal effects of ginseng are not fixed? They vary greatly depending on … Read more
Ren Shen (Ginseng) Source and Distribution Ren Shen is the root of the plant Panax ginseng, belonging to the Araliaceae family. It is primarily produced in Jilin, Liaoning, and Heilongjiang provinces. Cultivators refer to it as “garden ginseng”. Garden ginseng is typically harvested after 6 to 7 years of cultivation. Fresh ginseng that is cleaned … Read more