{"product_id":"korean-ginseng-root","title":"Korean Ginseng Root","description":"\u003cp\u003eKorean ginseng is the root of \u003cem\u003ePanax ginseng\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the best known tonic roots in Korean and Chinese herbal medicine. These small cut pieces of dried ginseng root are ready to simmer into ginseng tea or drop into a pot of samgyetang, the Korean ginseng chicken soup. The flavour is earthy and bittersweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tonic with centuries of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e traditionally taken to support energy and vitality, most often as a simmered tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut for simmering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small pieces give up their flavour to a gentle simmer far more readily than a whole root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe ginseng in samgyetang:\u003c\/strong\u003e the ginseng chicken soup Koreans eat on the hottest days of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pots from one batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same pieces can be simmered again for a second, milder brew, and some people eat the softened pieces afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor ginseng tea, use 1 to 2 g of the cut root to about 150 ml of water. Bring it to the boil, simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes, then strain. Put the same pieces back in the pot with fresh water for a second, milder cup. Up to two or three cups a day is the traditional amount. A little honey or a slice of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-ginger-root\"\u003eGinger Root\u003c\/a\u003e suits it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor samgyetang, stuff a small chicken with soaked glutinous rice, garlic, jujubes and a few pieces of ginseng, then simmer it in a pot of water until the meat is falling off the bone. Many cooks add a few slices of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-astragalus-root\"\u003eAstragalus Root\u003c\/a\u003e to the broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eGinseng is traditionally taken in courses of a few weeks, up to three months, with a break in between. Have it in the morning or early afternoon, and go easy on coffee and other stimulants while you're taking it, as the combination can leave some people wired or struggling to sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Chinese name, ren shen, means man root, after the way an old root forks into something like a little figure with arms and legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWhite and red ginseng come from the same plant. These pale pieces are white ginseng, which is simply dried, while red ginseng is steamed before drying, which darkens it to a reddish brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-siberian-ginseng-root\"\u003eSiberian Ginseng\u003c\/a\u003e is a different plant altogether, \u003cem\u003eEleutherococcus senticosus\u003c\/em\u003e, which borrowed the ginseng name. Only \u003cem\u003ePanax\u003c\/em\u003e species are true ginseng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot recommended during pregnancy, while breastfeeding or for anyone under 18. Check with your doctor first if you take blood thinners, or medication for diabetes or blood pressure. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249147420772,"sku":"so-korean-ginseng-root-50g","price":36.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249147453540,"sku":"so-korean-ginseng-root-200g","price":90.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/korean-ginseng-root.jpg?v=1789345466","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/korean-ginseng-root","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}