Ginseng Root - Ren shen
人参 - Panax ginseng
With its subtly bitter taste and invigorating properties, ginseng stands out as one of Asia’s most treasured plants.
1 Bottle plante 50g
2 Bottles of 50 g Plants
Description
Ginseng: Your Natural Source of Energy and Clarity
Considered in traditional Chinese medicine as the “sacred remedy to tonify Qi,” Ginseng has for millennia been recognized as an essential root for nourishing vital energy and restoring vitality. Once reserved for emperors and scholars, it is regarded as one of Asia’s most precious roots. A symbol of vitality for over two thousand years, it remains today a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine. Its centuries-old reputation rests on its ability to strengthen the body’s overall energy, revive the spirit, and support both physical and mental balance.
Between Tradition and Modernity
Versatile and adaptable, ginseng can be used as an infusion, decoction, or incorporated into modern nutritional formulations. It easily integrates into daily life—whether to accompany demanding days, promote recovery, or strengthen resilience against stress. It not only represents profound nourishment, but also stands as a natural ally against fatigue, stress, and exhaustion.
A Synergy of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Research
Rich in ginsenosides, polysaccharides, and amino acids, Ginseng helps combat fatigue and strengthen energy, while playing an active role in regulating the immune system and supporting recovery. Contemporary studies also highlight its potential in maintaining cognitive function, supporting cardiovascular health, balancing metabolism, and protecting cells—partly confirming the traditional uses attributed to it for centuries.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Strength
- Vital Energy & Endurance: In TCM, ginseng is renowned for tonifying Qi and nourishing the Spleen and Lungs—the foundations of energy. It helps reduce fatigue, build endurance, and support recovery after effort or periods of strain.
- Mental Clarity & Emotional Balance: Valued for its effect on the mind, ginseng supports concentration, memory, and clarity, while helping to ease stress and tension for a calm and focused spirit.
- Natural Defenses: Thanks to its active compounds, ginseng helps the body cope better with fatigue, stress, or seasonal changes, thereby strengthening resilience and daily well-being.
Ingredients
Usages
Easy to Integrate into Your Daily Life
Ginseng is easy to use every day and adapts well to simple rituals, whether culinary or related to well-being. It can be infused as a warm, revitalizing tea, or prepared as a decoction to enrich soups and nourishing broths. With regular use, Ginseng becomes a true daily ally, helping to boost vitality, mental clarity, and the balance of body and mind.
Daily Well-being
As an Infusion – Start the Day with Energy
- Use 5 thin slices of ginseng
- Infuse in hot water (80–90 °C) for 10 minutes, keeping the cup covered
- Drink the infusion and consume the slices
- May be re-infused once according to taste
Simple to prepare, ginseng infusion offers a warm and revitalizing drink. Perfect in the morning, it helps stimulate Qi, restore vitality, and enhance concentration for a great start to the day.
As a Decoction – To Soothe Body and Mind
- Use 5 to 10 g of ginseng slices
- Bring to a boil in 500 mL of water
- Simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes
- Strain and enjoy hot, richer and more tonifying than a simple infusion
Comforting and strengthening, ginseng decoction supports vital energy while promoting a lasting sense of serenity and balance.
Culinary Uses – Tradition & Nutrition
Ginseng Chicken Soup – The Classic Comfort
For those with low appetite or wishing to support their natural defenses, ginseng chicken soup is an emblematic dish of Asian tradition. It combines ginseng with free-range chicken, a few goji berries, and fresh ginger. Simmered for several hours, this nourishing soup helps strengthen natural defenses and restore energy and vitality.
Preparation
- 5 to 10 g of ginseng slices
- Simmer with chicken, goji berries, and ginger
- Cook for 2 to 3 hours on low heat, until the meat is tender and the broth golden
- Enjoy hot, ideally shared with family
Warnings
Ginseng is considered safe, but it is recommended to follow the advised dosage.
Excessive or prolonged consumption may unbalance the body.
It is best combined with other complementary plants for a more harmonious use.
If you are taking medication (especially for diabetes), consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
Store in a dry place, away from light and humidity.
Keep out of reach of children.
This dietary supplement does not replace a varied, balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Do not combine with stimulating plants.