American ginseng

American ginseng

　　American ginseng

　　　　　　The quality of American ginseng is excellent and it has high medicinal value, making it premium-grade ginseng. Because this ginseng is grown in unpolluted soil, it has a naturally sweet and fragrant taste. It is an excellent choice for making soup or brewing tea.

　　The Wisconsin Ginseng Growers Association, established in 1982, is a non-profit organization representing Wisconsin ginseng growers. The association is composed of seven members who are elected every three years. Over 80% of the ginseng produced in Wisconsin is exported worldwide in raw form (root).

　　Since 1890, Wisconsin ginseng farmers have been cultivating the world’s finest variety of ginseng using seeds from wild ginseng.

　　Varieties:

　　American ginseng (specifically referring to ginseng produced in the United States, with 95% coming from Wisconsin):

　　Wild mountain ginseng (powdered ginseng):

　　Also known as powdered ginseng or wild bubble ginseng, it grows naturally in the wild forests and is the rarest type. With an age of over ten years (some even up to a hundred years, and the older, the rarer), it has a light body and more pronounced horizontal lines on the surface (though if photosynthesis is stronger, the lines may be less visible). It contains the highest level of ginsenosides, about more than three times that of cultivated ginseng. It is a warming tonic, most suitable for those recovering from illness or childbirth, or for patients undergoing or recovering from chemotherapy or radiotherapy. It is the rarest and most premium tonic available.

　　Transplanted wild ginseng:

　　Also known as semi-wild mountain ginseng or forest ginseng. It is either manually sown or transplanted from wild mountain ginseng seedlings into natural forests with slight human care. Its age ranges between seven to ten years, and its appearance and lines resemble those of cultivated ginseng more closely.

　　Cultivated American ginseng:

　　Also known as Western ginseng or Pa ginseng. It is artificially cultivated with careful shading and must be grown in virgin soil. Its age ranges from four to five years, and the surface is smoother. It is a cooling tonic, suitable for the elderly, children, and all seasons, making it the most popular among consumers. It nourishes without causing dryness or excessive internal heat, and is ideal for prevention, health maintenance, treatment, and recovery.

　　Cultivated red American ginseng:

　　Made from specially selected fresh cultivated American ginseng, it is neither cold nor drying and is considered the finest grade of ginseng.

　　Benefits:

　　American ginseng helps support vitality, clear heat and reduce fire, promote saliva and quench thirst, and nourish lungs to relieve coughing. It can treat conditions such as excessive internal heat, chronic thirst due to long-term illness, excessive smoking or drinking, weak lung-related coughing, restlessness, and fatigue—especially beneficial for those with an active nightlife. Drinking it regularly as tea greatly benefits overall health.