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Not everyone knows how to properly use fresh Korean ginseng. Join Websosanh to find out through this article 5 misconceptions about ginseng to better understand and use them effectively!
With its wonderful uses, ginseng – Korea’s national treasure – has transcended national boundaries and become a popular golden food around the world. However, in Vietnam, many people still do not clearly understand the uses and how to use ginseng, causing waste of the uses of this food.
1. Ginseng is only used for the elderly
Until now, the opinion of most people who buy ginseng is that only people aged 60 years or older should use ginseng. This concept is completely wrong. In fact, in many countries around the world, especially Korea, ginseng is especially popular with young people because ginseng contains saponin compounds – including a combination of ginsenosides, which have many health benefits such as supplementing Instant energy, improve memory, increase immunity, reduce fatigue, prevent cancer.
An important use of ginseng that is of great interest to women is its ability to stimulate skin metabolism, increase collagen production in the dermis, increase oxygen to cells, and eliminate toxins. , promoting skin regeneration. Using ginseng is the secret to having healthy, beautiful, firm skin.
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Many people believe that ginseng is a medicine, so only when the illness is severe do they use ginseng. In fact, ginseng can be used daily as a functional food to enhance health and resistance. The Korean ginseng industry has launched many “instant” products extracted from ginseng such as: ready-to-drink red ginseng essence, red ginseng slices soaked in honey, red ginseng energy drink, etc. , ensuring quality, convenience and appropriate daily dosage.
3. Ginseng is good for everyone
Because ginseng is a great nutritious food and is at the top of the four precious medicines of Oriental medicine: ginseng, antler, cinnamon, and tofu, many people suffer from excessive ginseng fanatic syndrome and think that anyone can use ginseng. and ginseng is good for all kinds of diseases.
However, ginseng is a taboo food to use with anticoagulants, antihypertensive drugs, and antidiabetic drugs. In addition, ginseng is also a taboo food for people with liver and gallbladder diseases, people with stomach pain or frequent abdominal bloating and tension.
4. Only fresh ginseng is good
If you are thinking like that, you may not know that Korean ginseng is divided into many types, typical of which include: fresh ginseng – white ginseng – red ginseng.
Fresh ginseng: is a type of ginseng that has just been collected from the ground and left in its natural state, still with a thin layer of soil still attached to the root.
White ginseng: Made from fresh ginseng, after peeling off a thin layer of ginseng skin, it is dried under natural sunlight until less than 14% water remains. At that time, the ginseng skin is milky white, so it is called White Ginseng. .
Red ginseng: Made from fresh ginseng ingredients that have been carefully selected for shape and quality. The ginseng is steamed and dried until the water content is less than 14%, so the ginseng flesh is pink and is called Red Ginseng. During the steaming process, red ginseng produces more nutrients, so it is considered better than ginseng and good for everyone. In particular, red ginseng is often chosen to produce many health-enhancing pharmaceuticals such as: red ginseng extract, red ginseng juice, red ginseng tablets…
5. Buying ginseng in Korea is guaranteed
Ginseng has a high price, so there are many fake and poor quality products on the market with no clear origin. Therefore, many people often choose to buy it directly from Korea. However, even if you buy it in Korea, you can still buy fake ginseng.
To ensure you choose the right type of ginseng and suitable ginseng products, before coming to Korea you should research carefully and buy big, reputable brands with safety certificates. In particular, you can buy Korean government ginseng KGC Cheong Kwan Jang – a brand that has established its reputation in the “ginseng village” for more than a century and is guaranteed quality by the Korean government. In addition, you can also buy ginseng in Vietnam at reputable addresses that can provide complete documents without having to go to Korea.