Ginseng

Question: ginseng ,? where find

Answer: Fresh ginseng root is not readily available in the US. Try Asian grocery stores or herbal shops. Ginseng powder or tablets/pills are readily available in most shops that sell vitamins (try even Walmart!). Otherwise health food stores & places like GNC will defintely have the tablets/pills. I am not sure where you are located, but I am sure if you did a google/yahoo search you find many online sources as well.

Question: Is ginseng root really good for improving sexual verility in men? I was recently visiting Korea, and the men there believe ginseng root is good for sexual potency in men. I also noticed that the ginseng products (tea, candies, drinks) are all extremely expensive. Seems to me that it's just a superstition, which the notoriously money-hungry Koreans use as an excuse to sell useless stuff. Anyone have the facts on ginseng's real qualities (if any)?

Answer: Ginsing does have factors for it and the best comes from Korea. It contains: Panaquilon (stimulant of internal secretions) Panaxin (central organ, heart and blood vessel stimulant) Panacene (stimulant of medulla centers and relaxant of nervous system) and Panaxic acid (promotes metablosim and relaxes heart and artery movements) Plus: Amylase and phenolase (enzymes), vitamins B1 and B2, schingenin and saponins. Some herbalists feel it is best when taken with gotu kola (fo-ti-tieng). There is something there, but it is hard to separate the fact from the fantasy

Question: How do I get ginseng out of my system before drug screening? Athletes at my school are tested for ginseng and high amounts of caffeine. If you are caught with either in your system you are kicked out of sports for a year. How do I get the ginseng and caffeine out of my system quickly?

Answer: What for "Ginseng" or "Caffeine"; I suppose if you are full on Varsity, CIF and college bound... PS, have your parent REFUSE to allow you to take any test, tell them that you want YOUR private doctor to run a check up on you ONLY! YOUR doctor does NOT have to disclose anything... And consider to have your parents contact the school district for privacy information being attempted to be included into your personal record ( You are in school, NOT JAIL )

Question: How many ginseng capsules can I take a day? I take one dose of Siberian ginseng 650mg in the morning for energy. Can I take another in the afternoon for a total of 1300mg daily? Answers so far are unclear. Please be specific when you answer and don't tell me to take as many as I want unless you can provide a source to back it up.

Answer: Take as many you want you body will get rid of the stuff it does not need

Question: What is the best way to market my ginseng root? I'm planting a revolving crop of ginseng and I'd like to know the best way to sell. I'm still far away from my first crop but I'd still like to make contacts.

Answer: Check out your local farmer's market. There's normally someone from local government in charge of that and s/he will be able to tell you how to set up a tent to sell your wares. In my county two cities nearby have their Farmer'sMarket on separate days so that the farmers can sell their goods two days a week. Once you have a local customer base, your name will spread with your good reputation and you can branch out from there You will discover that many vendors at Farmer's Markets sell locally AND via their website.

Question: How long is the life expectancy of a Ginseng Ficus? Ive been practicing bonsai for about 2 yrs now and have began playing with a Ginseng Ficus. I have an interesting form planned for it with a braided trunk and a large quarts crystal in the center.

Answer: 50 years or more http://www.bonsaiboy.com/catalog/bonsaiboyfaq.html

Question: where can ginseng plants be found at this time of year? Me and my friend had seen how much you can sell ginseng for and we decided wed liek to look for some. We live in a very foresty area so chances are there might be some. Can anyone tell me where the general location of ginseng is?

Answer: Caroline is right, but alot of it is grown commercially in of all place but here in Canada, when I was young and we went to visit an Aunt out of town, we would drive by these fields with wooden covers on them, my mother told us they were mushrooms or the stuff they make aspirin with, years later after dating a girl who's family raised ginseng did I know what the really were. It is a rizhome like ginger, strawberries and potatos, even grass is a rizhome. It is picked here and shipped back to Asia, mostly China and dried, some for 20 years and the sold back us here, I go to Chinatown in my city, Toronto ON and they sell pieces by the pound ranging from $6.00 C to $300 C for 1 pound of 20 yrs old aged ginseng, I worked with a European chef, claimed it was what kept him young he would buy a $15 piece and soak it in a bottle of brandy, had 1 shot before bed, he was in his late 50's when I knew him but he look no older than a 40 yr old man, I have tried different things but never got much out of it, like vitamins it works on some people not on others. We produce almost 40% of the commercially raised ginseng in the world here in Canada.

Question: What is the caffeine content in ginseng? I plan on buying some Korean red ginseng and add it to my homemade beverages. I need to know how much caffeine is in it. I know that ginseng has caffeine, it is what caffeine is extracted from.

Answer: i don't think there is any caffeine at all and if there is any, it is a very little amount. this site i found is helpful about caffeine and ginseng so check it out.

Question: Does anyone know where I can find a field guide for harvesting ginseng? I am looking to start hunting ginseng when the season comes in. Anyone have any hints, tips, or stories to share with me? I live in Ohio and would like to make a little money selling it. Where is the best place to sell it? It is NOT illegal. Please no hippy tree huggers.

Answer: Its illegal because its an endangered species, and trying to harvest it often results in damaging the roots, which renders them useless medicinally (they will mildew, etc) and makes them impossible to sell. So just leave 'em in the ground where nature intended, k?

Question: What exactly are the health benefits of ginseng? How does Korean ginseng differ from say Siberian ginseng or American ginseng. Its pretty difficult to get reliable information on these type of supplements. Thanks in advance for any info.

Answer: The best (most potent) ginseng's are, Chinese, American and Korean. After about a week of taking it daily, increased energy, and a feeling of well being. After 6 months of use, expect an increase in coordination..

Question: What is the best alcohol to use with Ginseng? I just bought some Ginseng and want to put it in alcohol! I heard it is a good taste. But I want to know what would be the best alcohol to do it with. Vodka? Bacardi? Tequila?

Answer: Vodka or brandy, Rum and Tequila have to strong a taste, I macerate a $40 piece(s) in a 750 ml French or US brandy, you let it steep for 3-4 weeks in a dark cupboard to have the ginseng open up and get the true value, and you can use up to 2-3 times.

Question: How often should I water a potted Ginseng plant? recently germinated a ginseng plant and can't find instructions on how often an indoor one needs to be watered. I know getting too damp is a problem for ginseng, but how much would be ideal?

Answer: http://www.ehow.com/how_6139903_water-ginseng-plant.html One thing can lead to another in ehow.

Question: How much is the projected price per lb of wild ginseng root in fall 2008? I was curious if anyone knows if ginseng prices are projected to be comparible to 2007 prices this year.

Answer: The starting price of wild ginseng should be around $1000.00 If it is good quality and of mature age

Question: Can Korean Red Ginseng help in healing patients infected with Hepatitis B Virus? A friend of mine who is infected with Hepatitis B Virus is planning to take Korean Red Ginseng... Will the Ginseng be helpful in removing the virus? My friend is also taking Silymarine... He is desperate to be cured..He's not chronic. He's ALT result was normal..

Answer: No, but it may help him feel better. He needs to see the doctor for treatment because he is spreading the disease by not getting help.

Question: How can you take liquid red ginseng extract? I received two jars of red ginseng extract as a gift. I'm wondering how you take it. Can it be mixed with hot/iced tea easily enough? Does it taste good?

Answer: you can drinked with anything.

Question: Does anyone know the difference between ginseng and caffeine? I kno that guarana is released more slowly, but what is different about ginseng? I've checked yahoo and cant find the difference. Any experts know?

Answer: I'm pretty sure ginseng is an herb, while caffeine is a drug...