ginsenosides

The Past and Present of Ginseng

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The Past and Present of Ginseng

01.Introduction Ginseng (Ren Shen), a perennial herb of the Araliaceae family, is also known as Huang Shen (Yellow Ginseng), Di Jing (Earth Essence), and Shen Cao (Divine Herb). It is one of the renowned “Three Treasures of Northeast China” and is honored as the “King of Herbs”. Ginseng grows to about 60 cm in height, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng

Ginseng (Renshen) is a perennial herb that prefers cool, shady environments. It typically flowers in three years and bears fruit in five to six years, with flowering occurring from May to June and fruiting from June to September. It grows in mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests dominated by red pine at altitudes of several hundred … Read more