Ginseng has four naming methods: wild ginseng, transplanted ginseng and garden ginseng are named according to their growth mode; Named after the place of origin, such as Jilin ginseng, Korean ginseng, American ginseng, Liaoning Shizhu ginseng, etc. According to processing methods, such as: red ginseng, white sugar ginseng, sun-dried ginseng, fresh-keeping ginseng, active ginseng and so on. There are also Korean red ginseng, Jilin wild ginseng, Kuandian pig kidney and other compound names.
Ginseng used in the prescription is used by different people according to different situations.
Mountain ginseng
It is a rare medicinal material, which is produced in the primeval forest of Changbai Mountain. It mainly grows in the hillside broad-leaved mixed forest with an altitude of 2200- 1000 meters and a canopy density of 0.7-0.8. The distribution area generally has the characteristics of humid temperate monsoon climate, which is more common in the east and west Chaoyang. Wild ginseng is the most effective ginseng. Because of its rare output and remarkable nourishing effect, it enjoys a high reputation in the world and is known as "the fairy grass coming back to life".
red ginseng
Cylindrical or spindle-shaped, with twig roots and fibrous roots removed, with reddish-brown translucent surface and occasional opaque dark yellow patches. There are longitudinal grooves and wrinkles, horizontal stripes can be seen at the upper end of ginseng, and there are 2-3 twisted and crossed branches at the lower part, which are hard, flat, horny and reddish brown. Mild, suitable for people with qi deficiency and yang deficiency.
White ginseng
The surface is white or light yellow-white, with button-like crystals, hard and brittle, the section is yellow-white, loose, and some parts are cracked. It is sweeter than other ginseng, which can be dissolved when chewed, and expands rapidly when boiled. Its quality is good, the branches are big, the color is white, the skin is old, the reed is long, the beard is long and seamless, and the sugar is not broken. Suitable for people with deficiency of both qi and yin. The combination of the two, yin and yang complement each other, and the curative effect is extraordinary. Long-term use can nourish the five internal organs, soothe the nerves, calm the soul, eliminate evil spirits, improve eyesight, be happy and improve intelligence, and prolong life.
Fresh ginseng
High-quality fresh ginseng in Changbai Mountain is made from fresh ginseng in Changbai Mountain and refined by modern technology. It combines the advantages of red ginseng, sun-dried ginseng and sugar ginseng, and retains all the effective components of ginseng.
The high-quality fresh ginseng in Changbai Mountain can be directly used as medicine, and can also be made into various health foods and health drinks. Such as ginseng vegetables, ginseng cola, ginseng wine, etc. It tastes fresh, strengthens the body, promotes development and delays aging.
Red ginseng beard
Branchlets and fibrous roots have reddish-brown and translucent surfaces, and occasionally opaque dark yellow patches. There are longitudinal grooves and wrinkles, horizontal stripes can be seen at the upper end of ginseng, and there are 2-3 twisted and crossed branches at the lower part, which are hard, flat, horny and reddish brown. Mild, suitable for people with qi deficiency and yang deficiency.
Korean ginseng
Transplanted wild ginseng
After collecting ginseng, transplant young ginseng to the mountains and then cultivate it artificially 10-20 years. Although it is not as expensive as wild ginseng, it is also the top grade of ginseng. The difference between people participating in other ginseng (such as red ginseng and white ginseng) is that the medicinal effect of ginseng is 40-50 times that of other ginseng, and it has the functions of nourishing five internal organs, calming the heart and calming the nerves.