Korean red ginseng

Korean red ginseng is a specific processed form of Panax ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer), a perennial plant native to East Asia and primarily cultivated in Korea[1][4]. The "red" designation refers to the traditional preparation method in which fresh Panax ginseng roots are steamed and dried, resulting in chemical changes that distinguish it from white (unprocessed) or other forms of the root[4]. The main active constituents are saponin glycosides known as ginsenosides (notably Rg1, Re, Rb1, Rc, R

Brand names

CheongKwanJang

Other names

Panax ginsengAsian ginsengChinese ginsengKorean ginsengGinseng Radix RubraInsam