One of the first written texts to mention the use of ginseng as a medicinal herb was the Shen Nong Pharmacopoeia, written in China in 196 AD.
In his 1596 Compendium of Herbal Materia Medica, Li Shizhen described ginseng as a "superior tonic." However, the herb was not used as a cure-all, but more specifically as a tonic for chronically ill patients and those who were convalescing.
It is found in cooler climates such as the Korean Peninsula, Northeast China, the Russian Far East, Canada, and the United States, although some species grow in warm areas. South China ginseng is native to Southwest China and Vietnam.
The three types of ginseng:
- The fresh ginseng, the green, is the raw product that has not been dried.
- The white is dried immediately after harvesting and then offered in powder form.
- Red was developed with the sole purpose of improving the preservation of ginseng for long-term storage.
Dnutritional value
Ginseng is rich in:
- Vitamins C, D, A and B1, B2, B12.
- Zinc
- Magnesium
- Copper
- Iron
Benefits for the organization
- It protects the heart
- Strengthens the body
- Enhances libido
- It works against diabetes
- It can reduce inflammation
- Lowers blood sugar
- Fights fatigue
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