Plants

White ginseng is made from natural ginseng root (Panax ginseng) that has simply been dried and peeled. The term “white” that comes before ginseng refers to the color after this process which the herb undergoes for decay prevention.  White ginseng has been used for thousands of years in ancient Asian medicine for its perceived therapeutic …

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The Elderberry, otherwise known as Sambucus nigra or Elder, is a fruit-bearing plant from the Moschatel family. It bears dark purple berries and is native to areas with subtropical or mild weather conditions, including Europe, North America, Asia, and Northern Africa. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, referred to elderberries as a medicine chest due to …

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Garlic (Allium sativum) is a bulbous plant characterized by a relatively large, usually globe-shaped underground bud that has thick, fleshy, overlapping leaves that grow from a short stem. It is closely related to onions, shallots, and leeks and has been used in various ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and India. It is believed that …

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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a reed-like plant from the Zingiberaceae family, native to Southeast Asia. It has a thick, fleshy, rhizome (underground part of the stem) with more aerial stems covered with green leaves. People who consume ginger benefit from its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The herb is safe to use; however, excessive intake …

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The herbs Ginkgo biloba, also called the maidenhair tree, and Panax ginseng are typically combined to create Gincosan. Both Ginkgo biloba and Panax ginseng have been proven to yield several health benefits. In his meta-analysis of the health effects of Ginkgo biloba, Gail Mahady concluded that the Ginkgo exhibited promising therapeutic benefits. These benefits, Mahady …

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Turmeric is obtained from the rhizome of the Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae family) plant. It is native to Southeast Asia and is grown commercially throughout the world but primarily in India. It is most often utilized as an ingredient in cooking, especially in Indian food, particularly in curries. It is also incorporated into beverages and processed …

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White ginseng and red ginseng are two different post-harvest forms of ginseng (Panax ginseng). While white ginseng is a natural raw ginseng root that has been dried and peeled, red ginseng is ginseng root that has been steamed before it is dried and peeled.  White ginseng and red ginseng are both generated from fresh ginseng …

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