Koryo ginseng producing area

Ginseng is a kind of nourishing medicine, which has the effects of tonifying vital energy and calming the nerve. it is suitable for patients with palpitation and insomnia, body deficiency, heart failure, cardiogenic shock and so on. So, where is the origin of ginseng?

Where is the origin of Koryo ginseng?

Ginseng is mainly produced in South Korea and the Korean Peninsula. Ginseng is afraid of both cold and heat. It can only grow in places where the sun shines obliquely. The soil must be dry and Rain Water is not allowed to stagnate. Generally speaking, it can only be planted on gentle slopes and dry land near the foothills.

Second, the efficacy and function of ginseng.

1. Improving intelligence and strengthening the brain: for people with decreased memory and motor coordination, as well as those who often drink or come into contact with foods and drugs containing ethanol, ginseng has the effect of improving mental working ability, memory and improving cerebral ischemic disorder.

two。 Analgesia: some experts have found that ginseng is helpful to all kinds of pain symptoms through the experiment of sensing nerve cells.

3. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer: ginsenosides and non-saponins of ginseng can inhibit the proliferation of many kinds of cancer cells and inhibit cancer cell metastasis at the same time. In addition, when Gaolihong was taken together with anticancer agents, the anticancer effect was better than that of mitomycin alone. This is because cancer cells are easy to form tolerance in tumor chemotherapy. Gaolihong participates in the use of anticancer agents to enhance the lethality to cancer cells and reduce the side effects of anticancer agents.

4. Enhance immunity: ginseng extract can restore cellular immune response decreased by taking immunotoxic anticancer agent (mitomycin), especially ether extract can activate or enhance cellular immunity and natural killer cell activity. it has a great effect on improving immunity.

5. Control diabetes: ginseng contains substances that promote insulin secretion and similar insulin effects, in which ginsenosides can improve hyperglycemia and effectively control the occurrence of diabetes.

6. Strengthening the liver: ginseng ingredients have anti-hepatitis activity, have detoxification, protect the liver and promote liver regeneration and recovery. In addition, ginseng also has the effect of relieving alcohol and eliminating hangovers.

7. Regulating blood pressure: ginseng has the effect of dilating blood vessels and improving blood circulation. The saponins in it can reduce blood pressure by promoting the release of nitric oxide from vascular endothelial cells.

8. Anti-fatigue and anti-pressure: it is found that continuous use of Korean red ginseng can improve sports ability and relieve fatigue, which is of great help to promote the recovery of fatigue accumulation and prevent sports anemia. In addition, Korean red ginseng can also enhance the tolerance to unfavorable environments such as low temperature (5 ℃, O ℃,-10 ℃) and high temperature (35 ℃). Through exquisite regulation of pressure or environmental changes, it can improve the anti-pressure ability and maintain the stability of the body.

The processing technology of ginseng is complex, and different processing techniques are made into different kinds of ginseng. We must pay attention to the quality when choosing and purchasing.