Understanding the Classification of Ginseng: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding the Classification of Ginseng: A Comprehensive Guide

To fully understand our Northeast specialty, you can click⇨ the official WeChat store⇦ for more details! It is widely said that “if you don’t take care of your health now, you’ll have to take care of doctors later.” When it comes to health maintenance, ginseng, known as the “King of Tonics,” “King of Herbs,” and … Read more

Ginseng: A Comprehensive Overview of Panax ginseng

Ginseng: A Comprehensive Overview of Panax ginseng

Below is the standard information you searched for regarding the herb Ginseng. Ginseng Plant Underwood Ginseng Cultivated Ginseng Ginseng Slices Below is the 2020 version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia standard Ginseng RenshenGINSENG RADIX ET RHIZOMAThis product is the dried root and rhizome of the plant Panax ginseng C.A.Mey., belonging to the Araliaceae family. It is … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng

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

Methods of Consuming Ginseng

Methods of Consuming Ginseng

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

Exploring the Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng

Exploring the Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng

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

Introduction to Commonly Used Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Ginseng

Introduction to Commonly Used Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Ginseng

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

Beware of Ginseng: The Hidden Dangers of Improper Use

Beware of Ginseng: The Hidden Dangers of Improper Use

In traditional practices, ginseng is commonly used for supplementation. There is an old saying in TCM, “Da Huang saves lives without merit, ginseng kills without fault.” Ginseng is perceived as a tonic, leading many to believe that taking more is always better. However, with various types of ginseng available, what are the differences in their … Read more

The Encounter with Materia Medica

The Encounter with Materia Medica

“Living in Changbai, my surname is Shen, the king of herbs, the root that saves lives.” Ginseng is one of the “three treasures of Northeast China,” a miraculous plant bestowed by nature to humanity, known as the king of all herbs, the king of all medicines, and the king of all tonics, famous for its … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng (Rén Shēn)

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng (Rén Shēn)

GinsengRén Shēn Alias Bàng chuí, Shān shēn, Yuán shēn, Rén xián, Guǐ gài, Tǔ jīng, Shén cǎo, Huáng shēn, Xuè shēn, Dì jīng, Bǎi chǐ chǔ, Hǎi yú, Jīn jǐng yù lán, Hái ér shēn, Bàng cuì, Rén jiē, Yù jīng Effects 补气 (Tonifies Qi), 固脱 (Stabilizes Collapse), 生津 (Generates Fluids), 安神 (Calms the Spirit), … Read more

Understanding Ginseng: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Benefits and Uses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Ginseng: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Benefits and Uses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ren Shen (Ginseng) (Part II) Ginseng is excellent, It nourishes the body’s vital essence. It calms the spirit and generates fluids, enhancing strength, Consuming it slowly builds vitality. Who doesn’t love ginseng? Distinguishing Quality and Authenticity Diverse Ginseng Products Freshly harvested ginseng has a thick, tender, and juicy texture, making it a unique tonic that … Read more