The leaves of ginseng are palmately compound leaves composed of 3 ~ 7 leaflets, with fine serrations and bristles on the edges; The root is fat, fleshy, cylindrical or spindle-shaped, with many branches at the end and yellowish skin. Leaves are palmately compound leaves with long stalks; The number of verticillate leaves varies according to the growth years. Generally, 1 annual 1 leaf has three compound leaves, and it can reach 6 compound leaves at most after 2 years. Leaflets 5, occasionally 7.

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Since ancient times, ginseng has been known as the "King of Herbs", and it is the best product of nourishing yin, strengthening vital energy and consolidating the foundation. It contains a variety of saponins and polysaccharides. The leachate can be slowly absorbed by the skin without adverse stimulation, and can dilate skin capillaries.

Promote skin blood circulation, increase skin nutrition, adjust skin water-oil balance, prevent skin from dehydration, hardening and wrinkling. Ginseng active substance inhibits the reducing performance of melanin, makes skin white and smooth, enhances skin elasticity, and rejuvenates cells. It is the best product for skin care and beauty.

Soak ginseng directly in 50% glycerin, and rub your face with glycerin after 10, or fry ginseng into thick juice, pour a little into the face washing water every day, and rub your face with glycerin containing ginseng or ginseng water, which can make your skin quite moist.

Preservation method

Ginseng is prone to damp, oily, moldy, discolored, moth-eaten and other deterioration phenomena because it contains more sugar, mucus and volatile oil. There are several storage methods of ginseng:

1, conventional preservation method: the dried ginseng can be sealed with plastic bags to isolate the air and stored in a cool place.

2. Drying method of hygroscopic agent: put a proper amount of desiccant, such as quicklime, charcoal, etc., at the bottom of the airtight cylinder, barrel and box, then wrap the ginseng in paper and put it in, and seal it.

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