The trend has started taking ginseng since time immemorial. In the website of Korea Tourism Organization stated that King Yeongjo, who lived until the age of 83 years at the time of the Joseon Dynasty, making ginseng as part of a regular diet.
Consumption of ginseng was continued up to the present, in the era of actresses like Choi Ji-woo who played in Winter Sonata and sportsmen such as Chan Ho-park. They are also more likely to consume ginseng in order to maintain health.
However, among the various types of ginseng in the world, Panax ginseng Korean ginseng is the best quality. No wonder then that Korea is said to be the best place to plant ginseng. It could be because Korea has four seasons, the temperature is right, good soil, and just get annual rainfall, making ginseng planted there to give good quality.
Health benefits were said to be more than the ginseng grown in the U.S., Japan, or China. Korean Ginseng contains saponins more.
Containing Ginsenosida
Saponin in ginseng refers ginsenosida. The reference was to differentiate from the usual saponins found in seasoning such as garlic and onions. Saponin reached maximum levels in the sixth year after planting ginseng, but the quality will drop after the seventh year.
Ginsenosida that help boost immunity, lower stress levels, and increase blood circulation. Many studies have shown that ginseng also helps fight cancer, improve heart function and slow the aging process.
In the Livestrong website revealed that the consumption of ginseng in the form of tea to be an effective way to supplement the diet with a potent herb. Ginseng tea can improve the health and performance of the body.
Ginseng tea also helps reduce fatigue due to glycogen conserve and encourage the body to use fatty acids for energy. Only it is advisable to consult first before taking them.
Source: sehatnews
