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For thousands of years, ginseng root has been one of the most popular and revered medicinal herbs in Asia. True ginseng, which goes by the scientific name Panax ginseng, is believed to have a rejuvenating effect on the whole body. In fact, the botanical/genus name Panax means “all-heal” in Greek, sharing the same origin as the word “panacea.”

The Chinese word for ginseng literally means “man root” because of the root’s characteristic forked shape that resemble the legs of a human. In Chinese mythology, Ginseng represents the human form, and has both physical and spiritual attributes. To learn more about this fascinating herb, download this article “Demystifying Ginseng.”

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