What is Korean ginseng?
Ginseng cultivated and produced in Korea called “Korean ginseng,” also known as “Goryeo ginseng,” has long been noted for its excellent efficacy.
Its external appearance resembles the human body due to the thick and fleshy root, consisting of a top and main part that look like the head and torso of a human being, and the rootlets, which look like legs. Experts believe that the external
characteristics unique to Korean ginseng are owed to the excellent climatic and soil conditions and the advanced cultivation
method of Korea.For centuries, people in the East including Korea and China have used ginseng as a tonic herb to invigorate the body. It was given the scientific name, Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, by Russian scientist C.A. Meyer in 1843 with “Panax” meaning “cure-all” to indicate that it can help treat all types of diseases and illnesses. The variety grown in Korea is considered the best of its kind, and it is known as Korean ginseng.
There are similar ginseng varieties cultivated in the U.S., Japan, China, and Russia, but they differ in terms of form and
composition. As for the taxonomic classification, Korean ginseng belongs to family Araliaceae, genus Panax, and species ginseng,and has the scientific name, Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. There are 6 different species belonging to the genus, Panax.
Why Geumsan Ginseng is Best?
Geumsan Ginseng has the longest history in herbal medicine, inheriting the legacy down from Baekje ginseng, a top-notch species, Geumsan has a mountainous area, in which mountain terrain accounts for 72% of the total area, with a big difference in daily temperate range. Geumsan ginseng is nearest to wild ginseng in terms of climate and soil. Geumsan ginseng is rich in medicinal ingredients, including anti-cancer agents, while foreign counterparts are less in other ingredients than saponin.Geumsan Ginseng has an even level of saponin and is safe for everyone.
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