Herb Name: Ginseng (Ren Shen), Lin Xia Shen, Zi Hai Alias: Sheng Shai Shan Shen, Yi Shan Shen Harvesting and Processing: Harvested mainly in autumn, cleaned; freeze-dried ginseng is known as “active ginseng” Medicinal Part: Root Origin: Northeastern moving mountain ginseng Family: Araliaceae Original Plant: Ginseng Plant Description: Perennial herbaceous plantHeight 30-60 cm. The main … Read more
The Benefits of Drinking Ginseng Infusion Ren Shen (Ginseng) has excellent nourishing and health-promoting effects on the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners inform us that after consuming ginseng, the body can effectively resist aging, lower blood pressure, and promote heart function, intelligence, and immunity. Additionally, if the body experiences high or low blood pressure, … Read more
Ginseng (Ren Shen) is a traditional and precious tonic, but it is not suitable for everyone. Generally, aside from those who seek daily nourishment and health maintenance, the following groups are suitable for consuming ginseng. 1. Individuals with Weak Constitutions Ginseng has the effect of tonifying and strengthening, making it suitable for those with weak … Read more
↑ Click the title below “Health Preservation Path” to follow for more health knowledge ↑ Introduction: “King of Herbs”, “Difficult to Find Ginseng”, “Greatly Tonifying Vital Energy”—these praises naturally describe the unforgettable and renowned “Northeast Three Treasures”, one of which is Ginseng. Generally speaking, more than half of the depictions related to Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
Everyone has a good understanding of ginseng, but some friends are still unclear about the best methods of consuming ginseng. Here, we will introduce the methods of consuming ginseng! Methods of Consuming Ginseng 1. Sublingual Ginseng – The best and most direct method of consuming ginseng! This method relies on the capillaries in the oral … Read more
Ginseng (Ren Shen) is a perennial herb that prefers shady environments. Its leaves lack stomata and palisade tissue, making it unable to retain moisture; temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius can scorch the leaves, with a density of 0.7-0.8. It typically flowers in three years and bears fruit in five to six years, with flowering occurring … Read more
Ginseng (Ren Shen) has a history of over 3000 years of application in China. As the “King of Herbs” and the foremost among the “Three Treasures of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)”, the efficacy of ginseng is beyond doubt. Traditional Chinese Medicine considers ginseng to be neutral in nature and slightly sweet with a hint of … Read more
Throughout history, ginseng has been revered as a miraculous herb, known for its unique therapeutic effects and wide-ranging applications. Ancient practitioners observed nature and through their experiences discovered that ginseng possesses the ability to nourish and strengthen the body, prolong life, and regarded it as a precious gift and a potent medicine. With the advancement … 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