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Do You Know? | Why Do Koreans Love Ginseng? Is Ginseng that good?

Have you ever watched K-drama and seeing the actors or actress sucking on those little sachet things? Well, I bet you have 😊

For those of you who are wondering what ‘Ginseng’ is, don’t worry! I’ll tell you guys that those things are Korean Ginseng Extract.


Ginseng is a plant and one of the most prevalent herbal medicine as it has been used for centuries. There are numerous types of this plant, yet American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) are the most popular. The chemical components found on this herb such as Ginsenosides and gintonin are accountable for the clinical effect.

The study states that Ginsenosides as the main active substance in Ginseng is more abundantly found in Red Ginseng. Panaxydol, panaxynol, and panaxytriol, which are also found in Red Ginseng act as an anti-cancer.

The taste of Ginseng extract is indeed strong. You will like it if you are used to consuming herbal medicine. Yet for those of you who do not like such bitter taste, it’s better to mix it with a glass of warm water.

According to medical expert Dr. Jusuf Kristianto (MM, MHA, MQIH. PhD), “red ginseng from Korea is not only good for anti-cancer, but also can improve brain function, increase body metabolism, maintain healthy skin, increase energy and stamina (including for people with AIDS), and very good for detoxification.

Seems appealing, right?😍 No wonder ginseng is a Korean favorite. Even great chef of Malaysia, Chef Wan like drinking this for his health!

Anyways, since there are various Ginseng brands in the world, I’ll give you guys three recommendation. Check these out!

Disclaimer: Products recommended below is only for suggestion purpose. We do not receive any sponsors from the products. Please evaluate the product to own preferences before purchase.

Cheong Kwan Jang | Korean Red Ginseng Extract Tonic Everytime Immunity Boosting

Cheong Kwan Jang is one of the recognized brand among local Koreans with authentic Korean red ginseng products reliable and safe to consume! Many Koreans buy Cheong Kwan Jang Red Ginseng products as gifts and immune boosting purposes. The Korean Red Ginseng Extract Tonic Everytime Immunity Boosting comes in five main effects: Boost Immunity / Fight Fatigue / Anti-aging / Improve Memory / Support Blood Circulation!

Authentic Korean Red Panax Ginseng – 10% Ginsenosides

Authentic Korean Red Panax Ginseng – 10% Ginsenosides 

Need to conquer the world? take one tablet each morning, and you will possess enough energy to do all day activities. Go get yours!

GreeNatr Panax Ginseng + Ginkgo Biloba Tablets

GreeNatr Panax Ginseng + Ginkgo Biloba Tablets

Want to improve your brain function? try this ginseng product! Its ingredients combination of Ginseng with Ginkgo-Biloba help you maintain your mental function.


While there are numerous benefits of Ginseng, still you should be wary of side effects, and remember not to take excessive consumption.

Let’s give it a try! and see what Korean Red Ginseng can do to your body!

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