Understanding the Differences Among Various Ginsengs and Precautions for Use

Understanding the Differences Among Various Ginsengs and Precautions for Use

Today, we continue our discussion on ginseng, a great herb for tonifying Qi. We have introduced ginseng many times before, and some friends have asked about the differences among various types of ginseng. Today, I will provide a detailed introduction. In fact, although they all tonify Qi, the ginseng from Northeast China is considered warm; … Read more

The Benefits of Drinking Ginseng Infusion and 11 Types of People Who Should Avoid It

The Benefits of Drinking Ginseng Infusion and 11 Types of People Who Should Avoid It

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

The Remarkable Effects of Ginseng: Top Ten Benefits

The Remarkable Effects of Ginseng: Top Ten Benefits

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

The Vital Energy Boosting Properties of Ginseng: Do You Know These Applications?

The Vital Energy Boosting Properties of Ginseng: Do You Know These Applications?

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

Five Recommended Methods to Consume Ginseng for Vitality and Health

Five Recommended Methods to Consume Ginseng for Vitality and Health

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

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

Daily Herb: Ginseng

Daily Herb: Ginseng

Daily Herb: Ren Shen (Ginseng) Alias: Shan Shen (Mountain Ginseng), Yuan Shen (Garden Ginseng), Ren Xian, Gui Gai, Sheng Shai Shen, Bie Zhi Shen, Bai Tang Shen. Source: This product is the dried root and rhizome of the plant Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. from the family Araliaceae. Habitat Distribution: It grows in mixed coniferous … Read more

Is Real Ginseng Really So Magical? Its Uses in Emergency, Spleen Deficiency, Insomnia, Diabetes, Premature Aging, and Memory Improvement

Is Real Ginseng Really So Magical? Its Uses in Emergency, Spleen Deficiency, Insomnia, Diabetes, Premature Aging, and Memory Improvement

Ginseng is one of the most commonly discussed traditional Chinese medicines, often depicted in ancient Chinese stories as a miraculous herb, capable of reviving the dead, sustaining life, and fetching a high price of a thousand taels for a thousand-year-old ginseng… So, is real ginseng really that magical? Today, Huang Yaoshi will discuss ginseng. Ginseng … Read more

Understanding a Chinese Herb Each Week: Ginseng

Understanding a Chinese Herb Each Week: Ginseng

Haven’t followed us yet? Tap here— Introduction: Ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Mey) is a perennial herb that prefers cool, shady environments. Its leaves lack stomata and palisade tissue, making it unable to retain moisture; temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius can scorch the leaves. It typically flowers in three years and bears fruit in five … Read more