ginseng + deer tallow ointment

Ginseng + deer tallow ointment is a traditional topical formulation used primarily for intensive skin care and protection against mechanical stress. The product combines deer tallow (Adeps cervi), a hard fat known for its exceptional occlusive and emollient properties, with extracts from the ginseng root (Panax ginseng). Deer tallow forms a long-lasting protective film on the skin, preventing blisters, calluses, and chafing, making it a staple for long-distance hikers and athletes. Ginseng extract is included for its purported ability to promote skin microcirculation and provide anti-inflammatory benefits through its active ginsenosides. This combination is typically marketed as a cosmetic or traditional natural remedy for the treatment of severely dry, cracked, or stressed skin on the feet and hands.

Brand names

Bergland Ginseng-Hirschtalg-CremeSchmees Ginseng-Hirschtalg-Salbe

Other names

Ginseng-Hirschtalg-SalbeGinseng deer tallow ointmentDeer tallow with ginseng