The difference between American Ginseng and American Ginseng

April 14, 2023
American ginseng is cool in nature, sweet in taste, slightly bitter, and has the function of nourishing yin, clearing heat and generating body fluid, rich in ginsenosides, volatile oils, organic acids, sterols, amino acids, proteins and other nutrients, etc. Due to the various types of ginseng sold on the market, many people will not be able to clear the difference.

Are American ginseng and American ginseng the same?

Yes, they are the same. American ginseng and American ginseng are the same species. American ginseng is also known as American ginseng because it originates from the United States and Canada, which is the old name of the United States, hence the name American ginseng. They are the same thing, there is no difference, just different names.

Effects of American Ginseng

American ginseng has immunity-boosting, heart-strengthening, anti-arrhythmia, anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-shock, sedation, anti-convulsion, anti-fatigue, memory improvement, liver protection, anti-stress, and blood lipid-lowering effects, and is suitable for those who suffer from deficiency of qi and yin, deficiency of yin and fire, dry throat and early mouth, deficiency of heat and tiredness.

How to choose American ginseng

Genuine product: American ginseng is better with even strips, hard texture, light body, tight horizontal lines on the surface, clear aroma and strong taste. Imitation: If it is planted in imitation of wild forest environment, the shape is thick and short, called "bubble grain", which has better quality, while the shape of garden species is often thin, called "long branch", which has poor quality. Imported American ginseng: If you buy imported American ginseng, you should choose the ginseng with round or fusiform main root, light yellow or yellow-white surface, delicate skin pattern, long horizontal lenticels, and full and firm texture. Domestic American ginseng: it is better to choose long cylindrical, sturdy branches with large stove tops. The surface of domestic American ginseng with grease is smooth, black in color, with obvious longitudinal lines, light in texture and less cracked slits.

Tips

Western ginseng is susceptible to moisture, oil, mold, discoloration and insects. For dried ginseng, it should be sealed with plastic bags to isolate the air and kept in a cool place, or wrapped with plastic bags and tightened in the freezer, which can be kept for a long time.
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