The truth about Ginseng

Ginseng refers to eleven different varieties of a short, slow-growing plant with fleshy roots. Ginseng is
believed to restore and enhance wellbeing. It is one of the most popular herbal remedies.

The herbs consist of a light-colored, forked-shaped root, a relatively long stalk, and green leaves with an
oval shape.
Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.
This slow-growing, short plant with fleshy roots can be classified three ways, depending on how long it is
grown: fresh, white or red.
Fresh ginseng before reaching 4 years, while white ginseng is harvested between 4–6 years and red
ginseng is harvested after 6 or more years.