Ginseng is a perennial herb that thrives in cool, moist climates. It grows on gentle slopes of conifer and broadleaf mixed forests in mountainous regions at elevations of 500-1100 meters. Primarily cultivated in three northeastern provinces of China, ginseng is revered as the "king of all grassy plants" and serves as a precious medicinal raw material renowned worldwide.
With a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, modern pharmacological research has identified ginseng's rich composition, including:
Over 10 types of ginsenosides
Ginseng alkynol
Beta-elemene
Carbohydrates
Multiple amino acids
Various vitamins
Clinical studies demonstrate ginseng's therapeutic benefits, including anti-arrhythmic and anti-aging properties. Recent research also indicates potential anti-tumor effects from its active components.