Korean Red Ginseng (hongsam), for centuries it has been known as the elixir of life. It is considered as the best of the oriental medicinal herbs and believed to increase longevity if taken for a long time. In comparison to western medicine, which targets specific parts of the body or problem, hongsam is beneficial to one's whole body system.
Known for its superior quality and medicinal efficacy, historial records show that ginseng was used as one of the most important medicines during the Goguryeo Kingdom (37 BC - 668 AD). Emperors in ancient China also searched for medicinal herbs that would give them eternal youth. Korean ginseng was it and it became the most prized medicinal product. The oldest records of ginseng cultivation were found in Korea, the birthplace of ginseng. It is best adapted to the climate and soil of Korea - unrivaled superior quality.
It protects the heart, liver and lungs. It has anti-oxidant, anti-carcinogen and anti-inflammatory properties.
The Benefits:
- increases energy (qi), strengthens the body and promotes blood circulation
- enhances immunity and combats inflammation
- helps in the recovery from major illness or surgery
- recommended for patients with rheumatism, anaemia, cancer
Due to the growing popularity of Korean red ginseng, privately manufactured and counterfeit red ginseng has flooded the market. Chinese ginseng is sometimes remade into Korean ginseng which is not easy to distinguish even for Koreans.
So it is recommended to buy Korean ginseng products manufactured by the Korea Ginseng Corporation, Cheong Kwan Jang, (means a reliable, genuine product manufactured in a government-run factory) the most prestigious brand of Korean red ginseng (6-year old red ginseng) products on the planet, keeping true to its 100-year old tradition.
Cheong Kwan Jang offers different types of red ginseng product to meet diverse preferences; root, extract, powder, tea, tonic, drinks and snacks.
Korean Red Ginseng Extract is the most concentrated and pure form of 100% six-year-old premium Korean Red Ginseng roots available on the market, a small dose is enough to reap all of the health benefits of red ginseng. 100g bottle (equivalent to 142g raw ginseng),SGD176
Available in Singapore at Yue Hwa, 70 Eu Tong Sen Street, Tel: 65384222.
