ginseng in north america
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Ginseng was discovered more than 5,000 years ago in Manchuria. In Asian medicine, ginseng has been used for over 2,000 years to replenish energy, build resistance, reduce susceptibility to illness and promote health and longevity. North American Ginseng was an important medicine for the people of the First Nations and was used to strengthen mental abilities and to increase fertility.TRANSCRIPT
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Ginseng in North America
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Ginseng differ in biological effects
Ginseng was discovered more than 5,000 years ago in Manchuria. In Asian medicine, ginseng has been used for over 2,000 years to replenish energy, build resistance, reduce susceptibility to illness and promote health and longevity.
North American Ginseng was an important medicine for the people of the First Nations and was used to strengthen mental abilities and to increase fertility.
North American and Asian Ginseng differ in their chemical composition and each appears to have distinct biological effects. From a traditional medicine point of view, these two types of ginsengs are thought to be complementary. The Chinese perceive North American Ginseng to reduce ‘heat’ in the body. Asian Ginseng is to raise ‘heat’.
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World’s Ginseng Areas: Ginseng Area
50° North
40° North
Most of the world’s Ginseng areas locate at 40° - 50° North. Countries or areas include: Canada, US, China, Russia, Japan and Korean Peninsula.
Canada is the current biggest exporter of Ginseng in the world, the average exportation is 2000 tones per year. 85% of the exportation comes from Ontario. It is confirmed that Ontario produces Ginseng with the best quality.
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Ginseng’s Growing Environment
Wild North American Ginseng grows in mountains and forests. Mature ginseng has an average age of 10 years or more, and it’s very rare to find a 50 years ginseng. Wild ginseng is now in danger of extinction, a special license is need for excavation from Rare Plants Organization. It is difficult to find real wild North American Ginseng in China.
←Flower of American Ginseng Farmed North American ginseng usually grows in 1000 meters
above sea level. Warm climate and sufficient rain is its ideal environment. North American ginseng doesn’t like strong sunshine or high temperature, the proper temperature is 18 - 24℃ with 80% humidity. Continues farming is harmful to the plant.
North American ginseng is harvested every 3 – 5 years or more. The longer it grows, the better medical effect it can give. The proper harvest season is autumn when its stem wilts, and its root has a higher quality with better density and light yellow skin.
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Functions of North American Ginseng - 1
ImproveDigestion
ReduceStress
Protect Cardiovascular
ImproveImmunity
North American ginseng is good for assisting digestion, improve digestion and for loss of appetite.
North American ginseng is well known for it’s ability to fight physical and mental fatigue. Many athletes take it while training for a boost in strength and stamina.
North American ginseng helps to improve overall cardiovascular activity, quiets down the blood vessels and control blood pressure.
North American ginseng is the best choice for improving human immunity, suppresses the cancer cell formation, fight against cancer.
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Functions of North American Ginseng - 2
BloodSugar Control
IncreaseBlood Vigor
North American ginseng may help regulate blood sugar, according to a 2000 study published in Archives of Internal Medicine. Taking American ginseng prior to eating helped keep post-meal blood sugar levels.
North American ginseng helps to prevent from senile atherosclerosis, increase the level of hemoglobin.
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