The difference between Korean ginseng and red ginseng

For friends who want to nourish their health, what everyone wants to know most is the difference between Korean ginseng and red ginseng. Because it is not clear which one is better between the two and how to judge the difference between the two, many friends do not know how to choose when purchasing. To help everyone solve their doubts, the following article will tell you the difference between Korean ginseng and red ginseng.

Korean ginseng and red ginseng are both types of ginseng. Both are top-quality health care products. They have similar effects, including replenishing vitality, resisting fatigue, anti-aging, and improving human immunity. Although both are warm tonics, red ginseng is more profound and has a stronger effect in terms of "tonic effect".

Differences in morphology : Let’s talk about red ginseng first. It is darker in color, dark brown or red. Korean ginseng is light in color, appears translucent and shiny, and is generally light brown. From the perspective of shape, after removing the roots, red ginseng generally appears cylindrical, with a relatively regular shape without too many forks and branches. The shape of Korean ginseng is not particularly regular. Its body appears to be longer, and there are more forks and branches at the roots.

Difference in efficacy : Red ginseng is a cooked ginseng, which can greatly replenish vital energy, restore pulse and strengthen deficiency, and invigorate qi and replenish blood. Korean ginseng is a hot-natured Chinese medicine and a top-grade product for replenishing vital energy. There is basically no difference between it and red ginseng, and their effects and functions are basically the same. The consumption methods of the two are relatively simple, mainly by decocting them in water and then drinking the water. Generally, it is difficult to soak them in hot water, which is quite wasteful. Just decoct it like traditional Chinese medicine.

If you want to choose ginseng according to your personal situation, then you should have some understanding of ginseng products. For example, if you want to choose better Korean ginseng and red ginseng in the market, you should understand them and avoid mistaking Korean ginseng for red ginseng. You should understand the difference between the two. I believe you have understood it almost all after reading the above article.