Korean ginseng is widely known as the 'root of life' or the 'root of longevity'. It has been used for over 5000 years. Some call it the King of all oriental herbs and hold it in high esteem for its well-known properties. Both the Chinese and the Koreans are renowned throughout the world for their use of ginseng.
Originally known by the Chinese as 'T'n'tsing' meaning 'Essence of Life', ginseng was held in such high regard that it was literally worth its weight in gold. Even today, very old wild roots will fetch hundred of thousand Rands each.
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Ginseng Extract
Ginseng Extract is made from 100% pure ginseng liquid which is extracted from A Grade, six year old Korean Red Ginseng. Ginseng extract is particularly popular due to its extraordinary high mineral...
Ginseng Capsules
Il Hwa Ginseng Capsules are a convenient way to consume Ginseng. The capsules contain Korean White Ginseng powder in its most natural form. The ginseng roots are selected according to...
Ginseng Sachets
Il Hwa Ginseng tea sachets consist of pure, natural tea in the form of golden granules. No artificial additives are added. During the manufacturing process, enriched ginseng liquid is dried and combined with anhydrous...
Korean Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) is the most widely used and studied ginseng in the world. Almost 3,000 research articles on Korean ginseng have been published to date.
Ginsenosides are the active ingredients that trigger the over-all benefits of Korean Ginseng.
Ginseng has been shown to reduce the intensity of the body's response to stresses.
Ginseng is the first bioactive compound to be termed "adaptogenic" as it helps the body rebalance itself and recover quickly from physical and mental stress.
Ginseng is known in many Asian countries as the king of all herbs.
Wild Oriental ginseng is extremely rare in the market today and can command a price upwards of twenty thousand dollars an ounce (31103.3 milligrams).
Ginseng extract/tea has an earthy, slightly bitter taste and is popularly consumed with honey and/or milk. Ginseng will taste very bitter to a person with an acidic condition.
Ginseng can be taken any time of the day. However, many people prefer to take it on an empty stomach, early in the morning and late at night before going to bed.