Introduction
Not all ginseng are created equal. For example, most types of Korean Ginseng is generally considered to be more Yang and therefore has a hotter energetic value, while American Ginseng is known to be ‘cooling’ - more Yin (based on the Chinese herbalogy system of ‘yin’ and ‘yang’ foods).
Names
Simplified Chinese: 洋参须
Traditional Chinese: 洋參鬚
Mandarin Pinyin: Yang Shen Xu
The particular type of ginseng is known as “洋参须” (Yang Shen Xu). The first two words 洋参 (Yang Shen) refers to American Ginseng, and the third word 须 (Xu) literally means “beards”, which have also been translated as American ginseng “fiber”. American ginseng, they are small, thin and wispy looking (hence it’s resemblance to beards?)
Properties
A well known property of this ginseng is that it is very ‘cooling’. So consuming it will supposedly reduce your body “heatiness” (降火). This ginseng is used for brewing tea for children during the school exams period so they can ‘burn the midnight oil’, because this type of ginseng is also known to keep one mentally alert (提神). Therefore, if you are someone who doesn’t sleep easily at night or have to avoid caffeine near bedtime, you should likewise avoid consuming this ingredient at night. You should consult a doctor for the suitability of consuming this ingredient if you are pregnant or have special medical history.
Storage
Store sealed ginseng (in a container) in a cool, dry place (such as fridge or freezer section).
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