Ginseng cultivated on our farm replicates the way wild ginseng is grown in the forest. Throughout those three to four years, we protect the plants from strong summer sunlight and harsh winter conditions. Straw is layered on the plant beds for protection of the plants. Beginning in the spring until fall, cloth shade structures are closed over the ginseng, simulating the natural forest environment that it grows in.
Beginning in the spring until fall, cloth shade structures are closed over the ginseng, simulating the natural forest environment that it grows in. There are a variety of factors that can impact the quality of the harvested ginseng root including overly dry or wet conditions, disease and pests.
Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Ginseng - Increased EnergyThe impact of ginseng on fatigue levels of cancer patients was evaluated through a collaborative phase III clinical trials conducted at the world renowned Mayo Clinic and at the North Central Cancer Treatment group. After 8 weeks, the treatment group who took 2000mg of ginseng daily, showed improvements in overall energy levels, reported higher vitality levels and less interference with activity due to fatigue.
Reduced cold frequency & symptom severity with daily ginseng use
A 2005 study out of Regis University revealed that those not taking daily ginseng were twice as likely to catch two or more colds in the study period of 4 months compared to those taking ginseng daily. Additionally, ginseng takers that did develop colds reported less severe cold symptoms.Bauer, Jeff “Research supports the use of ginseng in fighting colds. (Clinical Highlights)(Brief Article).”RN 69.1 (Jan 2006): 26(1). InfoTrac OneFile. Thomson Gale. Regis University. 27 Aug. 2006.
Quality of Life Improvement correlated with cumulative ginseng use in breast cancer survivors
A 2006 study publiushed in the American Journal of Epidemiology at Vanderbilt University showed that the use of ginseng after breast cancer diagnosis was positively associated with quality of life scores. Additionally, quality of life improved as cumulative ginseng use increased American Journal of Epidemology (Association of ginseng use with survival and quality of life among breast cancer patients. Am J Epidemiol, 2006; 163(7): 645-653).
Research Shows Reduced Blood Sugar in Diabetes Patients taking Ginseng daily
A study publiushed in Diabetes Care showed that subjects receiving a 3g daily dose of ginseng had a blood sugar level that was 59% lower than patients receiving a placebo / not taking ginseng. Vuksan V, Stavro MP, Sievenpiper JL, Beljan-Zdravkovic U, Leiter LA, Josse RG, Xu Z. Similar postprandial glycemic reductions with escalation of dose and administration time of American Ginseng in Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 23(9); 1221-1225, 2000.