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ORIENTAL |
CULTIVATED
(Panax
quinquefolium)
4-5 years.
Grown mostly
in Wisconsin, NewYork,
Vermont, Kentucky,
W Virginia, Canada.WOODSGROWN
(Panax
quinquefolium)
6-8 years.
Seeds planted
in natural habitat and
carefully tended to.
WILD
(Panax
quinquefolium)
8-30+ years.
Found in
the wild, generally in
deciduous forests.
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SIBERIAN
(Eleutherococcus
senticosus)
8-12 years. Large bush; roots are
mostly indigestible fiber & best
extracted. Grown in Siberia,
No. China & Japan.TIENCHI
(Panax
notoginseng)
3-7 years. Grown in Southwest
China (Yunnan Province)
CHINESE
(Panax
ginseng)
6-9 years. White/Red (cured)
Grown mostly in Northwest
China (Jilin Province)
KOREAN
(Panax
ginseng, C.A. Meyer)
5-8 years. White/Red (cured)
Red available only thru S. Korea
government (Korean T &
Ginseng Corp.)
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| Health
in the Balance |
People
whose bodily systems are balanced tend to enjoy
long term health, stamina, energy, and resistance
to disease. the Chinese model for this balance is
the Yin/Yang scale. Yin is considered to be
cooling and relaxing, while Yang is warming and
stimulating.
In order to bring the organism into balance, a
person who is excessively |
Yang
(or Yin deficient) is better suited to consume
yin herbs and foods.The opposite is true for the
person who is excessively yin (or yang
deficient); they require more yang nourishing
herbs or food. Ginseng is an ideal tonic herb
because of its balancing, adaptogenic
properties.However, since ginseng's species vary
slightly in composition and effect, the selection
of which one to consume may also vary. |
North American (Yin)
Most commonly used by the yang
excessive, atheletes, type A personalities, and
hyper-active people for physical and emotional
stress. It may be taken by women during
menopause, and is a frequent choice for
non-vegetarians. It's often preferred in tropical
areas and during warm weather.
Siberian (Slightly Yang)
A tonic which may be used year-round for
maintenance of a balanced system, to increase
stamina and to support weak lungs & heart. It
is widely used by athletes and performers, and it
may be taken for longer periods of time than
Chinese or Korean ginseng due to its more neutral
characteristics.
Tienchi (Neutral)
RAW- Research in China & U.S.A.
indicates it may assist with cardiovascular
circulation, blood pressure, cholesterol,
hemorrhage, stomach ulcers & excessive
bleeding. Often consumed year-round for longer
Stretches of time than Korean,Chinese, or
American Cinseng.
COOKED/STEAMED- General Tonic.
Chinese/Korean (Yang)
Traditionally taken by yang deficient or
sedentary people who wish to offset poor
circulation, debility due to illness or age, and
lack of stamina. Many vegetarians and
post-menopausal women also choose this type, as
do others during the cool seasons. RED- More
concentrated yang energy than the white |
These statements have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose,
treat cure, or prevent any disease. |
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