Ginseng is a popular herbal supplement used to treat various health ailments and for general wellbeing. It is most commonly associated with the ability to improve energy levels and boost memory. Ginseng is found and marketed in supplements, candies, and energy drinks in various concentrations and forms. A nutritious herb, Ginseng is a slow-growing perennial plant with fleshy roots that typically grows in Northern China, Korea, and eastern Siberia. While it also is believed to be a powerful natural aphrodisiac and tonic.
When buying ginseng, consider the health 'type' of the person that the ginseng will be consumed by, the quality of ginseng, and the type of ginseng. The reason why the health 'type' must be considered is because ginseng is usually not recommended for people with excessive body heat. The quality of ginseng is determined by its weight and the quality of its roots. In Korea, there is a custom where ginseng resembling the human form is most valued, and thought to be more potent. Ginseng is categorized by its processing methods, and the main varieties are 'susam,' baeksam,' and 'hongsam.' 'Susam' is unprocessed ginseng in its natural form, 'baeksam' is dried ginseng, while 'hongsam' is unpeeled ginseng that has been steamed before drying. 'Susam' is over 75% water and therefore hard to keep for lengthy amounts of time, but the dried 'hongsam' can be kept for over 10 years, making it popular with many tourists. Recently, ginseng has been used in a wide variety of products, making it easy to consume- ginseng candy, ginseng tea, ginseng jelly, ginseng health supplements, and more.
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