World's largest grower of wild woodland
ginseng
Specializing only in aged 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:
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Asian
ginseng (Panax) which is believed to have a hot effect, stimulating energy
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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.
Further information
on ginseng and on growing ginseng in Michigan is provided by the Michigan
Department of Agriculture.
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Ginseng Limited Partnership