The difference between red ginseng and Korean ginseng

In daily life, few people pay attention to health preservation, and do not know what methods or items can better help us maintain health. This article will help you better understand the importance of health-preserving items and health-preserving. In fact, red ginseng and Korean ginseng are top-quality health-preserving products. So, what is the difference between red ginseng and Korean ginseng? Which one is more suitable for our health-preserving and which one is cheaper?

I believe many people are not familiar with the differences between red ginseng and Korean ginseng. Their health-preserving effects are relatively similar. Without some relevant introduction, we would not know the differences between them, nor would we know how to choose and take them.

Let’s talk about red ginseng first. As the name suggests, it is dark in color, dark brown or red. The color of Korean ginseng is lighter, 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.

Different production processes produce different types of ginseng. The quality of Korean ginseng produced by different production processes will be different, and the requirements for producing Korean ginseng are relatively high. The production of red ginseng needs to be combined with white ginseng. The ginseng with higher quality during the production process is called red ginseng, and the ginseng that does not meet certain quality requirements is called white ginseng. Red ginseng and Korean ginseng are produced in different places, so their growing environments are naturally different. Red ginseng is produced in the Northeast region of my country. It is suitable for growing on high mountains with lush vegetation. Its growth has very high requirements for the environment and it will not survive if there is any deviation. Korean ginseng is produced in the Korean Peninsula. It likes to grow in climatic conditions with slanting sunlight and dry soil, and its growth has very high environmental requirements.

As mentioned earlier, red ginseng is superior to Korean ginseng in terms of medicinal properties. However, in terms of edibility, Korean ginseng is more suitable to be added to some ingredients, such as Korean ginseng and coix seed tea, ginseng porridge, and ginseng stewed chicken, all of which use Korean ginseng.

Efficacy difference

Red ginseng is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, belonging to the Apiaceae order and Araliaceae family. Red ginseng is a cooked ginseng that can greatly replenish vital energy, restore pulse and strengthen the body, and invigorate qi and blood. Red ginseng is used for physical weakness, cold limbs and weak pulse, inability to control blood, metrorrhagia, heart failure, and cardiogenic shock. Red ginseng is a cooked ginseng, which is processed through soaking, cleaning, sorting, steaming, drying and baking. During the steaming process of red ginseng, chemical reactions will occur due to heat treatment, causing changes in its composition. The dried red ginseng is ruddy in color and has a strong aroma. Red ginseng has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing yin, benefiting blood, promoting body fluid production, strengthening the heart, strengthening the stomach, and calming the nerves.

Next, let’s learn about Korean ginseng: Korean ginseng, also known as Korean red ginseng, is a hot-natured Chinese medicine and a top-grade tonic for 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.

Buying Guide

When choosing ginseng, you should first identify whether it is domestic or imported. There are two types of ginseng on the market in my country. One is imported from the United States and Canada, and the other is introduced. Their efficacy and prices are also very different. Most of the ginseng sold in pharmacies are introduced varieties, and the price is generally a few yuan per gram; imported ginseng costs between ten and twenty yuan per gram, and in China only a few large brands like Fulinmen and Tongrentang are available. Tongrentang is the most expensive, while Fulinmen is more affordable.

Red ginseng and Korean ginseng are of great help to our health care. They can both improve our immunity, anti-aging, and help us better maintain a youthful appearance. The difference between red ginseng and Korean ginseng can be judged from the color and the production process, so when you buy red ginseng or Korean ginseng, you can choose according to the differences mentioned in the article. At the same time, I hope everyone can develop good living habits in daily life.