Specializing in woodsgrown roots
About Ginseng
Ginseng
has a long history of medicinal use by the Chinese due to its energizing and
revitalizing effects on the human body. There are two major species of true
ginseng:
v Asian ginseng (Panax) which is believed
to have a hot effect, stimulating energy
v North American ginseng (Panax
quinquefolius) which is considered to have a cooling or calming effect.
The
name Panax is derived from the Greek word for panacea meaning all healing.
Ginseng is often referred to as an adaptogen, a substance that produces a
normalizing effect on the body. For example, it can either lead to an increase
or decrease in blood sugar levels depending upon what an individual needs.
Panax
quinquefolius (referring to leaves with five leaflets) grows in rich, cool
soils of woodland areas in Eastern North America from Quebec to Georgia. Our
farm was deliberately situated within the natural habitat of wild panax
quinquefolius to maximize the wild properties of our woodsgrown roots.
Ginseng
is taken primarily by individuals 35 years and older. The most commonly
recommended dosage is 1/10 to 1/5 ounce of dried root per day. The older the
root, the higher the concentration of ginsenosides and the lower the dosage
required. Roots can be chewed, chopped and steeped in hot water for tea, or
sliced and added to soups and salads. Ginseng should be avoided during
pregnancy or when breast feeding and in combination with coffee.
© Great Lakes Wild
Woodland Ginseng Limited Partnership