Ginseng root is used in Chinese medicine for over 5,000 years. As a powerful adaptogen, that is, a means of protecting the body from injury and stress, he received this great recognition in Western medicine. In the same action and have two relative Chinese ginseng and American ginseng, Siberian ginseng, Siberian ginseng or.
Used parts:
- rhizome
- roots
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Chinese, or Korean ginseng (P. ginseng)
Long-lived perennial rhizome fleshy main root and stem and direct multiple thin palmate leaves at the top.
Eleutherococcus senticosus or Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Subspecies belongs to the family Araliaceae, but is a deciduous shrub with palmate leaves and ripening autumn tassels of black berries.
American ginseng (P. quinquefolius)
Species very similar appearance and healing properties to Chinese ginseng.
Japanese ginseng (P. japonicus)
Subspecies widely used in Japan for the manufacture of soft drinks.
False Ginseng (P. pseudoginseng)
Strong hemostatic (agent that increases blood clotting).
location
All of the above plants need moist, nutritious, well-drained soil. Ginseng (born Rapah) grow best in areas with moderately warm summers and cold winters, in shady places with a slightly acidic soil.
reproduction
Fresh seeds (to enhance germination before planting them usually subjected stratification. Siberian ginseng is propagated by seeds, green and woody cuttings and root suckers.
Care
Wild plants is not required.
Pests and diseases
Wild plants often suffer from a variety of pests and diseases.
Harvesting and storage
Harvest the roots of plants over 6 years; dig them in the fall. Use fresh or cleaned and dried.
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