Red Ginseng Root Whole

Red Ginseng Root Whole is whole roots of Panax ginseng that have been steamed and slowly dried, which turns the pale root a translucent reddish amber and gives it the name red ginseng. Sold raw and whole, so you slice it yourself for teas and tonic brews. Offered in 4oz, 1LB and 10lb sizes.

At a glance

• Whole Panax ginseng roots, steamed and slowly dried to red ginseng
• Carries ginsenosides, plus polysaccharides, polyacetylenes and volatile oils
• Simmer about 1 teaspoon of slices per 8 oz for 5 to 10 minutes
• Morning root, energizing and grounded; offered in 4oz, 1LB and 10lb

The herb. Panax ginseng is a slow-growing perennial in the Araliaceae family native to the mountain forests of Korea and northeastern China, where a root can take six years to harvest, and one of the most prized roots in East Asian herbal practice for over two thousand years. Steaming converts some ginsenosides into forms such as Rg3 that white ginseng lacks; the Rg group is described as more stimulating and the Rb group as more balancing.

Dosage and use. Slice a thin piece and simmer about 1 teaspoon of slices per 8 oz of water for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain. Start with one small morning cup and wait several hours; ginseng is steady rather than sudden. People who know their response keep to 1 to 2 teaspoons once a day, taken early so it does not run into the evening. Slices can be simmered twice, and traditional practice cycles ginseng, so take a break after several weeks. It builds over days rather than as a caffeine spike, and is a morning root, not a wind-down one. For a ready-to-mix form, see our Ginseng Root Extract Powder.

Side effects. Too much ginseng, or ginseng taken late in the day, can bring restlessness, headache, digestive upset or trouble settling at night. Reduce the amount or move it earlier and it resolves.

Interactions and cautions.

• Can interact with blood-thinning medications such as warfarin, medications for blood sugar, and MAOI antidepressant medications
• Stacks with caffeine and other stimulants
• Not for use in pregnancy or while nursing
• Consult a healthcare professional before use if you take any medication

Ingredients and storage. Red Ginseng Root Whole (Panax ginseng). Store sealed in a cool, dry, dark place; dried red ginseng keeps for years.

Common questions

• How do I prepare whole red ginseng root? Slice a thin piece and simmer about 1 teaspoon of slices per 8 oz of water for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain.
• What is the difference between red and white ginseng root? Red ginseng is steamed before drying, which darkens it and shifts its ginsenoside profile; white is simply dried.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Ginseng is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.