Ginseng

 

Ginseng has been popular in China for thousands of years. The herbal root is named ginseng because of its resemblance to the shape of a man. The term 'ginseng' represents two Chinese ideograms: "ren" (人) which means "man," and "shen" (参) which signifies 'essence'. It is believed to encompass the three aspects of man namely; body, mind, and spirit. It is also referred to as the "king of herbs." 

Ginseng refers to 11 different varieties of a short, slow-growing plant with fleshy roots. It has a light-colored, forked-shaped root, a relatively long stalk, and green leaves in an oval shape.

Both American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius, L.) and Asian ginseng (P. Ginseng) may boost energy, lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, reduce stress, promote relaxation, treat diabetes, and manage sexual dysfunction in men.

Ginseng, (genus Panax), genus of 12 species of medicinal herbs of the family Araliaceae. The root of Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), native to Manchuria and Korea, has long been used as a drug and is made into a stimulating tea in China, Korea, and Japan. American ginseng (P. quinquefolius), native from Quebec and Manitoba southward to the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico, is also used in traditional medicine. The majority of the cultivated roots of American ginseng are dried and exported to Hong Kong, and from there the spice is distributed to Southeast Asia.

Ginseng plants are perennial herbs with sturdy taproots. The plants generally die back in the fall and reemerge from the root system in the spring. The leaves are palmately compound with 3–5 leaflets, the margins of which may be entire, toothed, or lobed, depending on the species. The inflorescence is a solitary umbel (a flat-topped cluster of flowers) with both bisexual and male flowers. The fruit is a drupe. Cultivated ginseng plants usually require 5–7 years to mature from seed.

Ginseng (Chin. ren shen, 人参) is a renowned herb known for its adaptogenic properties. It is considered one of the oldest and most well-known herbs in the world. According to Chinese beliefs, ginseng possesses exceptional abilities to absorb strength from the earth, making it highly valued as an herb for nourishing qi, the vital energy.

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