Choosing The Correct Ginseng For Your Lifestyle

What Is In Ginseng?

The active ingredients in ginseng are known as ginsenocides.  All true ginseng products on the market contain a certain percentage of ginsenocides.  However, the percentage of ginsenocides in each product will vary dramatically depending on several factors listed below.

• Type of ginseng
• Age of ginseng when harvested
• Amount of ginseng in the product

There are three main types of ginseng on the market today.  These include Wisconsin, Korean, and Siberian.  Siberian ginseng is actually not a member of the ginseng family and does not contain any ginsenocides.  Korean ginseng can be and has been measured for its active ingredient levels.  Tests showed that on average, the total ginsenocide content of Korean ginseng was about 4%.  Tests measuring the ginsenocide content of Wisconsin ginseng have shown average levels of 8%, double that of Korean ginseng.  The secret to such high natural ginsenocide levels lies in the mineral rich virgin Wisconsin soils and in the perfect climate to produce ideal growing conditions.

The age of Wisconsin ginseng when harvested plays a major role in determining the natural level of ginsenocides.  Tests have shown that the older the plant, the higher the ginsenocide content.  As a family operation, one of our strategies in producing the highest quality product available is to try to harvest four and five year old roots.  The majority of Wisconsin ginseng harvested is three years old. The reason for this is that the expenses to care for and the possibility of disease increase as the plants become older.  By limiting the amount of ginseng that we plant each year, we are able to provide the necessary attention and care to produce the highest quality ginseng.

There are many ginseng products on the market today that claim to contain some type of ginseng.  We guarantee that our products contain only 100% pure Wisconsin ginseng.  Purchase from Schumacher Ginseng and the problem of false labeling and mixing of roots will not be a concern to you.  We guarantee only the best Wisconsin ginseng!

What Is Wisconin Ginseng Used For?

There are two real species of ginseng on the market today, Panax (Korean or Chinese) and Panax Quinquefolius (Wisconsin).  As was mentioned above, Siberian ginseng is not a true ginseng and has 0% ginsenocide content.  Since ginseng has been used for thousands of years in China it is easiest to explain the differences in ginseng by using traditional Chinese herbal philosophy.  

Wisconsin ginseng is considered a "cooling" type herb and Korean or Chinese ginseng are considered "heating" type herbs.  As a cooling herb Wisconsin ginseng is used as a preventitive medicine.  Here in the U.S. Wisconsin ginseng is considered an adaptogen.  As an adaptogen Wisconsin ginseng acts to normalize body functions and strengthen the immune system and other systems in the body.  Over a period of time it builds up energy and maintains the body at a higher level acting to reduce stress and fatigue.  

As a heating herb Panax ginseng is used more as a stimulant and is often prescribed in China when the body is recovering from an illness and is  wore down and in need of a rapid "boost" of energy.  It is only recommended to be taken over short periods of time and not continuously.  Wisconsin ginseng is considered the "premier" ginseng in China because it can be taken on a continuous basis and acts as a preventitive type medicine by slowly building up the body.  Wisconsin ginseng fits in perfectly with the Chinese herbal philosophy of preventitive type medicine.  Unlike here in the U.S. where we often wait until we are ill to seek medical attention, the traditional Chinese medicinal philosophy concentrates on building up the body to prevent illness.

Based on the way Wisconsin ginseng has been prescribed in China it is the correct ginseng to be taking for the majority of the consumers.  Travel to China and see first hand the ginseng that is considered the "World's Finest Ginseng".  Make Wisconsin ginseng a part of your healthy lifestyle and enjoy the long term benefits of Wisconsin ginseng.

Other Notes Of Interest:

• Wisconsin ginseng is not a stimulating herb.  As a cooling herb it will take a period of time to build up the body before you will "feel" a difference.
• When purchasing a ginseng product, read the label to determine what type of ginseng is in the product and how much ginseng is in the product.  
• It is often best to purchase ginseng in its 100% pure form.  This allows your body to benefit fully from all of the nutrients and other beneficial substances in the ginseng root.
• As noted above Korean and Chinese ginseng are stimulating types of ginseng and only should be taken over short periods of time or the body will become "addicted" to them.  As a cooling herb, Wisconsin ginseng is meant to be taken every day over extended periods of time to maintain the body at a higher level of performance.
  

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