Ginseng is a good product to replenish the deficiency
The Compendium of Materia Medica says that ginseng can replenish the five viscera, tranquilize the spirit, stop palpitations, remove the evil spirits, and make the ears bright and eyesight clear, make people's skin moist, energetic, and not easy to age, and lighten up and prolong the years after a long time of service. Modern pharmacological research has also confirmed that ginseng has anti-aging effect, on the human cardiovascular system, blood system, digestive system, reproductive system, immune system, nervous system, have a good tonic effect. It is no wonder that people call it "the first product to replenish the deficiency, the longest of all medicines".
There are many varieties of ginseng on the market. Wild ginseng is called "wild ginseng"; cultivated ginseng is called "round ginseng"; young ginseng transplanted in the mountains is called "mountain ginseng"; Korean ginseng is called "Koryo ginseng"; and Korean ginseng is called "Koryo ginseng". "Due to the different processing methods, it is also divided into raw ginseng, piwei ginseng, red ginseng, etc. Among them, it is recognized as the most powerful ginseng in terms of its tonicity. Among them, "wild ginseng" and "Korean ginseng" are the most powerful in terms of tonicity.
The application of ginseng for tonic, must be used appropriately. In the case of ginseng, it is both a tonic and a medicine. Generally speaking, ginseng can be taken in daily life when there is weakness, lack of spirit, fatigue, memory loss, or dizziness, blurred vision, or hematochezia, prolapse of internal organs and other deficiencies. Available ginseng 6 grams to 9 grams, with a small amount of meat (lean pork or chicken) stewed in water for 2 hours; or with Chinese medicine decoction water to take; can also be used as a soup soup to drink, 1 to 2 times a week; can also be made into a powder every day, 0.5 grams per day; or cut into slices and chewing, 1 to 2 tablets per day.
Unique natural environment creates Korean ginseng
The recent Korean drama "Dae Jang Geum", let people enjoy the Korean food culture, in which Korean ginseng also appeared in many episodes. Koryo ginseng has excellent quality, which is closely related to the natural environment of Korea, such as wind, water, soil, etc. The main growing area of Koryo ginseng is the northern part of Korea. Koryo ginseng grows mainly in the 36th to 38th degree north latitude, and its internal tissue is strong and fine, and its flavor is fragrant and can be preserved for a long time. A very interesting phenomenon is that even the same ginseng seeds, if planted in other countries, will not grow ginseng with the same quality as Koryo ginseng.
Ginseng can strengthen immunity
Ginseng is contained in many medicines for women's postpartum weakness. This is because ginseng contains ginsenosides, which is believed to replenish blood and qi in Chinese medicine, and has significant effect on postpartum weakness and loss of physical energy. Ginseng can also be used to strengthen the body after illness, before and after childbirth, menopause, loss of appetite and thinness.
Goryeo ginseng is not peeled, steamed and dried, and is called Koryo red ginseng. Research has proved that Koryo red ginseng has mild pharmacological activity, which is different from general medicine, and contains Adaptogen (adaptogen) activity that is suitable for regulating body organs and maintaining the balance of body functions (Homestasis).
The basic therapeutic effect of Goryeo Red Ginseng is to expand the normal resistance of the body, improve the resistance of the body in general, and strengthen the function of the body. Goryeo red ginseng has the effect of normalizing blood pressure, lowering blood sugar in diabetes, improving physical strength, etc., so that the human body can maintain the balance of body functions.
Scientific researches have shown that red ginseng has Adaptogen activity, which has the defense effect of non-conventional resistance to various stimuli that cause diseases. The ability of red ginseng extract to strengthen the cell's intrinsic resistance to microbial infections is due to its unconventional enhancement of cellular resistance.
The immune and hyper-immune effects of red ginseng are not only the increase of basal metabolism, serum protein, change of serum protein fraction, increase of blood cell count, but also the indirect effects of red ginseng to strengthen the body's defense and immune function.
By decreasing the function of reticuloendothelial system, which is responsible for the internal immune function of cells, and then injecting the extract of red ginseng into the cells, the function of reticuloendothelial system was improved and restored to normal, which proved that red ginseng enhances the immune function, and the effect of red ginseng on the immune hyperactivation was affirmed.
It refers to the ginseng produced on the Korean Peninsula, and the ginseng produced in Korea and North Korea is called Koryo ginseng. Goryeo ginseng has a single straight main root with few forks, so it is also known as "Bie Zhi Ginseng". Goryeo ginseng is originally from Ji'an, China, where Goguryeo was the original land inhabited by Koreans, and later it was moved to North Korea for cultivation. Goryeo ginseng grows in the deep forests of the Korean Peninsula, and it is very rare because of its high requirements for soil and climate and its favorable growing environment. Fully matured Koryo ginseng has a growth period of more than six years and is a rare and precious product. Koryo ginseng is well known in the world. The reason why Koryo ginseng is superior to other ginsengs is not only because it is different from other varieties, but also because of the excellent geographic conditions in which Koryo ginseng grows. Koryo ginseng is mainly cultivated in 36-38 degrees north latitude, the growing period is longer than foreign countries (120-130 days), 180 days, so that the ginseng can be fully developed, so the internal organization of Koryo ginseng is strong and fine, and it can keep the original flavor of Koryo ginseng for a long time. Goryeo ginseng has thick body, neat edge, firm and hard texture, smooth lines on the surface, many bent and crossed roots, red ginseng is brownish-red, white ginseng is yellowish-white, slightly fragrant, sweet and slightly sour taste. Koryo ginseng has the function of regulating the central qi, unobstructing the blood, treating neurasthenia, brightening the eyes, dispersing boredom, and activating blood circulation. Goryeo ginseng processing technology is complex, different processing technology to make different kinds of goryeo ginseng. There are three kinds of ginseng: white ginseng, red ginseng and taiji ginseng. Koryo red ginseng is usually categorized into five grades: sky ginseng, earth ginseng, good ginseng, cut ginseng, and tail ginseng; Koryo white ginseng is categorized into straight ginseng, semi-curved ginseng, curved ginseng, tail ginseng, and sugar ginseng, and so on. Koryo red ginseng produced in Gangwon Province of North Korea is the best. Protected Fresh Ginseng: Protected Fresh Ginseng is ginseng that has been harvested from the ground without drying and sunlight and contains about 70% water, i.e. undried fresh ginseng. Water ginseng is a spiritual ginseng that grows by absorbing the essence of time and the hard work of farmers. Water ginseng is the raw material of all Koryo ginseng products, and it can be extracted and harvested after about 5 to 6 years for the high yearly root and 4 years for the low yearly root. Water ginseng is very popular because it keeps the active ingredients pure.
White Ginseng: White Ginseng is made from 4-6 years old water ginseng by peeling the skin and then drying or shading. Its water content is less than 14%, and can maintain the original shape of ginseng products. It is different from the red ginseng, which is dried naturally by sun heat or other methods such as hot air drying. White ginseng is divided into straight ginseng, curved ginseng, half curved ginseng and tail ginseng.
* Straight ginseng: Straight ginseng refers to the white ginseng with upright shape and skin removed.
* Curved ginseng: Curved ginseng refers to the white ginseng whose body parts, even including the middle part of the ginseng body, are rolled into a round shape and then dried in the sun.
* Semi-curved ginseng: Semi-curved ginseng refers to the white ginseng dried in the sun after curving from the root to the body of the ginseng, and the curved length of the ginseng is half of the ginseng body when viewed as a whole, so it is called semi-curved ginseng.
* Tailed Ginseng: White ginseng made from branch roots and fibrous roots other than the main root. Red Korean Ginseng: Red ginseng is a ginseng product made of water ginseng steamed and dried. The water content of red ginseng is reduced to less than 14% through the process of steaming and drying. In the process of processing, the browning reaction of non-enzymes promotes its color to become thick brown; its flesh becomes hard, heavy and not easy to break; the section is flat, horny, reddish brown and glossy; the aroma is special and the taste is slightly bitter and then sweet. It can be preserved for a long time. Red ginseng optimizes starch, increases the number of ginsenoside species and activates the active ingredients during the steaming process. According to its dry form, red ginseng is divided into five grades: ginseng, ginseng, ginseng, ginseng, ginseng, ginseng, ginseng, ginseng, ginseng, and ginseng. Each grade is further divided into different specifications according to the size of the branches, and the packages are pressed into irregular square cylindrical shapes.
* Tian Ginseng: The best quality of red ginseng, with dense internal organization and good appearance.
* Radix Panax Ginseng: second to Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng.
* Liang Ginseng: second to Dai Ginseng.
* Cut ginseng: second to good ginseng, it is made by cutting the ginseng body (main root) into two parts.
* Tail ginseng: red ginseng made from the branch roots and fibrous roots other than the main root, which can be further divided into big tail, medium tail and small tail.
◆ Taekuksam: Taekuksam is a kind of ginseng product with upright shape. Taekuksam is made by soaking water ginseng in 80-90℃ water for 10-20 minutes and then drying it, which is called Taekuksam. Taekuksam has a light yellowish-brown color of the skin and a light brown color of the cut surface, which is characteristic of both red ginseng and white ginseng.
◆ Ginseng is rich in ginsenosides, proteins, amino acids, nucleic acids, alkaloids; fat-soluble components - fatty acids, essential oils; polyacetylene, phenol compounds, phytosterols, terpenoids; sugars - monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, pectins, as well as vitamins and inorganic compounds and other components. Research has proved that American ginseng contains three types of ginsenosides***30 kinds:
Effects of American ginseng: it can prevent diabetes, anti-cancer, prevent arteriosclerosis and hypertension, protect liver, improve gastrointestinal disorders, eliminate hangovers, anti-fatigue and reduce mental stress, prevent aging, make the mind more flexible, promote blood circulation, treatment of anemia, enhance immune function, prevent radiation damage, It prevents the proliferation of HIV and maintains the balance of human body functions.
◆ The Korean Peninsula and China are separated by a river, and Jilin Changbai Mountain, Jilin Province, Ji'an, Changbai is the birthplace of Koryo ginseng, Koryo ginseng and Jilin Yanbian, Changbai, Ji'an ginseng is the same family and the same genus of the same species. It is only grown in two countries and has a different name, both are grown in the Changbai Mountain Range ginseng. Therefore, Chinese ginseng and Korean ginseng are basically the same in content and nutritional value. Due to the advanced technology and unique method of processing ginseng in Korea, Korean ginseng is known for its excellent quality and efficacy in the world.
◆ In addition to Korean Red Ginseng, Korean White Ginseng and Taegeuk Ginseng, Korean ginseng slices, Korean ginseng powder and Korean ginseng beard are also the bulk of products in the market.