Scientific name: Panax quinquefolius
Common name: American Ginseng
Common Chinese name: 花旗参 (Mandarin: huāqíshēn/ Cantonese: fa1kei4sum1)
What is American Ginseng?
- A perfect “go-to” gift suitable for relatives on the traditional side and individuals who are health conscious.
- American ginseng differs from Korean and Chinese panax ginseng in its cooling properties.
Are there any health benefits?
- Increases energy and concentration, has anti-aging effects. Root considered demulcent, tonic. Research suggests it may increase mental efficiency and physical performance and aid in adapting to high or low temperatures and stress.
- Ginseng’s effect is called “adaptogenic”: tending to return the body to normal while increasing resistance to adverse influences on the body.
How do I select American Ginseng?
- Most American ginseng roots have grown 3-5 years before harvesting, you can tell the age by counting the leaf scars.
- The more leaf scars, the older root and the more potent the ginseng will be.
- Ginseng quality may vary between growers, which is reflected in the price.
- Whether purchasing for yourself or as a gift, our staff can guide you through to make an appropriate choice.
How do I consume it?
- Traditionally, ginseng root is double boiled together with chicken or old hen to make a soup.
- Alternatively, many choose to brew ginseng tea. It an excellent substitute for coffee to produce natural energy and improve concentration.
- There are many other ways to consume ginseng such as in capsules, powder, energy drinks, and candy.
