Korean Ginseng

Korean Ginseng is a perennial root native to the mountains of the Korean peninsula and northeast Asia, cultivated mostly in the Geumsan and Punggi regions. Articles look at the difference between fresh white ginseng (suksam), red ginseng (hong sam) processed by steaming and drying, and the extracts and granules sold by Korea Ginseng Corporation under the brand Cheong Kwan Jang, the typical six-year growing cycle, the use in traditional Korean medicine for fatigue and immune support, and the difference between Korean and American ginseng. The pieces are reference and several note that ginseng is not a cure-all and should be used cautiously.