mantis Posted January 13, 2012 Which brand do you all prefer? I just purchased this one and like it so far, it's one of the few brands that actually lists the ginsenoside content. http://www.iherb.com/Solgar-Korean-Ginseng-Root-Extract-60-Veggie-Caps/14266?at=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konchog uma Posted January 13, 2012 Which brand do you all prefer? I just purchased this one and like it so far, it's one of the few brands that actually lists the ginsenoside content. http://www.iherb.com/Solgar-Korean-Ginseng-Root-Extract-60-Veggie-Caps/14266?at=0 http://www.amazon.com/INSTANT-KOREAN-GINSENG-Tea-Bags/dp/B003VMI0GK i had to chuckle when i saw the price because the asian markets in my town sell the same box for $7.99 but i use 1 or 2 a day in my black teas, its like freeze-dried ginseng powder or something.. note its an instant tea, not teabags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fu_dog Posted January 14, 2012 I just purchased the actual root from my local TCM herb shop, sliced thin. Pretty expensive, actually, for about 30 slices. I plan on brewing it with my tea for the next month. I'm going the natural route by buying the root now, rather than purchasing the ginseng in any sort of processed form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marks of Glory Posted January 14, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/INSTANT-KOREAN-GINSENG-Tea-Bags/dp/B003VMI0GK i had to chuckle when i saw the price because the asian markets in my town sell the same box for $7.99 but i use 1 or 2 a day in my black teas, its like freeze-dried ginseng powder or something.. note its an instant tea, not teabags. I bought this instant tea also.. do you think that the properties remain therein?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexandrov Posted January 14, 2012 As i understand it mantis you are fairly young, from chinese herbalists i have talked to you should not regularly take ginseng for long periods until your at least 40. this is especially true if the ginseng is the korean type as opposed to american ginseng or pseudoginseng. this is just what ive been told, i am not an expert nor do i know your reasons for wanting to take it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konchog uma Posted January 14, 2012 I bought this instant tea also.. do you think that the properties remain therein?? i hope so, but its hard to isolate one product out of many. I also do qigong and meditate every day, and a lot of taiji, so its hard to know where my energies come from. i know it certainly tastes like ginseng, so i am assuming it has ginsenosides and all the other splendid properties, although i have never seen test results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konchog uma Posted January 14, 2012 SAFETY ISSUES AFFECTING CHINESE HERBS: The Case of Ginseng essay by Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Traditional Medicine, Portland, Oregon http://www.itmonline.org/arts/ginseng.htm this is a really good article dispelling a lot of ginseng myths and talking about many points of view on ginseng. i found it really helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mantis Posted January 14, 2012 As i understand it mantis you are fairly young, from chinese herbalists i have talked to you should not regularly take ginseng for long periods until your at least 40. this is especially true if the ginseng is the korean type as opposed to american ginseng or pseudoginseng. this is just what ive been told, i am not an expert nor do i know your reasons for wanting to take it. People of all ages consume Ginseng in South Korea regularly, I'm not particularly worried Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marks of Glory Posted January 14, 2012 I heard something about Ginseng saying that it's properties are more subtle then physical... it`s energy not coming especifically from detectible chemical substances... I know for instance that the vitality of a tea lasts maximum for 24 hrs.. probably less... I wonder how they do this instantaneos ginseng... if it is with powderes ginseng, or if they kind of do a tea and them evaporate it... dunt know.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mantis Posted January 15, 2012 I heard something about Ginseng saying that it's properties are more subtle then physical... it`s energy not coming especifically from detectible chemical substances... I know for instance that the vitality of a tea lasts maximum for 24 hrs.. probably less... I wonder how they do this instantaneos ginseng... if it is with powderes ginseng, or if they kind of do a tea and them evaporate it... dunt know.. I can vouch for the brand I listed, energy, focus, learning etc. have all improved drastically and it hasn't even been a week yet. I'm placing an order for two more bottles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
