Introduction: The difference between it and American ginseng. Both ginseng and American ginseng are ginseng, so is there any difference between it and American ginseng? Let’s take a look at the differences between American ginseng and American ginseng.

The difference between American ginseng and American ginseng

American ginseng, also known as Cantonese ginseng and American ginseng, is named after the United States was formerly known as Citigroup. It originates from the northern United States to southern Canada. Mainly Wisconsin. Usually divided into (generally known as) American ginseng and Canadian ginseng according to the place of origin; although the two are of the same species, due to climate effects, the former has more obvious horizontal stripes on the ginseng surface than the latter, and the content of active ingredients is also higher. It can be taken by boiling, stewing, or steaming it. It can also be cut into slices or ground into fine powder and taken as a drink.

Early Americans discovered that the Indians, the indigenous inhabitants of the American continent, often ate the roots of a plant. Later, research confirmed that this plant is American ginseng, a plant in the Araliaceae family. Eating its roots can reduce fatigue. Later research gradually deepened and it was widely eaten. Because the place of origin is the United States, it was often called American ginseng in the early days, or American ginseng. The one imported from Canada was called American ginseng, and it has become a custom to call it American ginseng in some places. In some places, it is customary to call it American ginseng.

It is spindle-shaped, cylindrical or conical, 3~12cm long and 0.8~2cm in diameter. The surface is light yellowish brown or yellowish white, with transverse ring patterns and linear lenticels visible, as well as fine, shallow longitudinal and fibrous root marks. There are one to several lateral roots in the middle and lower part of the main root; most of them have been broken. Some have rhizomes (reed heads) at the upper end with obvious links, and the stem marks (reed bowls) are round or semicircular with adventitious roots or broken roots. It is heavy in weight, solid in texture, not easy to break, has a flat cross-section, is light yellowish white, and slightly powdery. Yellowish brown dotted resin channels can be seen in the skin, and the cambium ring pattern is brownish yellow, and the main part has a slightly radial texture. The gas is slight and specific, and the taste is slightly bitter and sweet.

Currently, there are so many types of American ginseng and American ginseng products on the market that it is dizzying to see. How to identify the authenticity of American ginseng should attract everyone's attention.

How to identify American ginseng

1. Taste it

Take a 0.8 cm diameter and 0.2 cm thick ginseng piece and place it in your mouth, dry the American ginseng raw All ginseng is slightly sweet, but imported American ginseng has a strong flavor and a strong salivation effect, and the taste lasts for about 2 minutes. Domestic American ginseng has a taste that is not as good as imported products, and the taste lasts about 1 minute. Raw sun-dried ginseng has a lighter taste and a weaker salivation effect.

2. Look at the texture and cracks

The texture of imported American ginseng is solid and heavy, and it feels heavy and solid in the hand; the texture of domestic American ginseng is second; the texture of raw sun-dried ginseng is lighter, and it feels heavy and solid in the hand. A sense of frivolity. The texture of American ginseng is relatively dense and the cracks in the cross section are not obvious; obvious cracks can be seen in the cross section of raw sun-dried ginseng.

3. Look

Imported American ginseng has irregular, thick and deep longitudinal wrinkles; domestic American ginseng has a smooth surface, thin and shallow longitudinal wrinkles, and obvious transverse wrinkles at the root and head. The upper part or the entire root of raw sun-dried ginseng has sparse and intermittent thick horizontal lines and obvious longitudinal wrinkles, but the longitudinal wrinkles are not as thick and deep as imported American ginseng.

4. Smell the aroma

American ginseng has a special aroma, and imported ginseng has a stronger aroma; raw and sun-dried ginseng has a grass-like aroma.

5. Listen to the sound

Imported American ginseng is generally hard and difficult to cut. When cut, the sound is lighter and crisper, and the cross section is neater. Domestic American ginseng is not as obvious as the above; raw sun-dried ginseng is looser in texture, easy to cut, and the crisp sound is not obvious.

6. Soaking method

Soak American ginseng slices in hot water. Imported American ginseng generally has clean water and less turbidity; domestic American ginseng is usually turbid.

American ginseng and American ginseng are the same kind of ginseng, are you clear? If you want to know more about American ginseng, please continue to follow the channel.

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