Brief introduction of Ginseng
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For past thousands of years, mankind has been using various plants not only as nutrient but also as medicine to maintain health. Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer(máiər), named after C. A. Meyer, Soviet scientist in 1843 has been considered to be the most precious plant among herbs. Panax is derived from a word “panacea”[pӕnəsíːə], which means cure-all diseases and longevity as well as physical strength and resistance. Ginseng reseeds in East Asian region - Korea, Manchuria, and Maritime Province of Siberia. It is very selective in cultivating land, and Korea is known to have best conditions for cultivating it.
Ginseng has been in the spotlight worldwide recent years, even in the western world, and many peoples has recently been reported to use Ginseng for treatment. Major active components in Panax ginseng are the ginsenosides, a group of saponins.
Punggi town is one of the major Ginseng producing districts in Korea, and it has developed as a Gingseng Town after Ginseng producer in Northern Area moved to Punggi during the Korean War.
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