How much does American ginseng cost per jin, and what are the benefits of drinking it as an infusion?
American ginseng, also known as flower flag ginseng, is a precious medicinal herb sold in major pharmacies, and its price is a little on the expensive side. So how much does American ginseng cost per jin? What are the benefits of drinking it as an infusion?
1. Introduction to American ginseng:
1. How many varieties of American ginseng are there?
There are many varieties of American ginseng, including smooth-bodied ginseng, ginseng powder, cut-notch American ginseng, eight-hundred-light, raw-skin American ginseng, powder-light American ginseng, grain heads, short branches, medium branches, long branches and many other varieties, among which raw-skin American ginseng and powder-light American ginseng are relatively common on the market.
2. What are the places of origin of American ginseng?
American ginseng originates from the area from northern United States to southern Canada, mainly Wisconsin. It has a long growth period and the highest content of the active ingredient ginsenosides, so its efficacy is the best, making it the finest among American ginseng. At present, among the imported American ginseng sold in major pharmacies in our country, only a few large brands such as Fulinmen American ginseng and Tongrentang can be bought, among which Tongrentang is the most expensive.
2. How much does American ginseng cost per jin?
The market price of American ginseng is a little on the expensive side, generally measured in grams: the cheap ones cost from a few yuan to about 40-plus yuan per gram, while the expensive ones cost about 3,000 yuan per gram, or around 10,000 yuan per gram. The specific price will vary to a certain extent depending on the place of origin, market, variety and quality. For example, domestic American ginseng sells for about 800-900 yuan per gram, while imported American ginseng sells for about 1,000-2,000 yuan per gram, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market. The above prices are all for reference, and the local price shall prevail.
3. What are the benefits of drinking American ginseng as an infusion?
Benefit one, anti-fatigue: flower flag ginseng contains ginsenosides and other effective health-care ingredients, which can effectively stabilize the central nervous system. If you experience restlessness, poor sleep quality, memory decline or senile dementia, it can also be taken in an appropriate amount.
Benefit two, boosting immunity and regulating constitution: as the first choice medicinal herb for supplementing qi and health care, flower flag ginseng can improve the body's immunity, regulate constitution and help the body fight disease.
Benefit three, nourishing yin and reducing internal heat: flower flag ginseng is cool in nature and belongs to a kind of cooling ginseng. After being taken, it has a very good effect on nourishing yin and reducing internal heat in the body, so American ginseng is very suitable for taking in summer, and it can also prevent and treat constipation.
Benefit four, protecting blood vessels and regulating blood sugar: directly brewing flower flag ginseng with boiling water and taking it can treat some cardiovascular diseases such as arrhythmia and coronary heart disease, and can effectively protect the cardiovascular system; secondly, drinking it as an infusion can very well balance blood sugar in the body, with a very good effect on lowering blood sugar and regulating insulin secretion.
Benefit five, maintaining blood: flower flag ginseng can reduce blood coagulability, inhibit platelet coagulation, effectively promote the growth of red blood cells in the body, and can reduce the possibility of blood diseases.
Benefit six, nourishing and strengthening the body and improving endurance: flower flag ginseng promotes human metabolism and can also improve endurance. It has the effects of resisting fatigue and strengthening the physique, and is of great help to athletes.
In addition, flower flag ginseng also has effects such as anti-diuresis, pain relief and hemostasis, delaying aging, and nourishing the stomach and aiding digestion.
Overall, the selling price of flower flag ginseng varies: the expensive ones cost around several thousand yuan per jin, while the cheap ones cost around several dozen yuan per jin, and the specific local price shall prevail. Drinking flower flag ginseng as an infusion has the effects of resisting fatigue, boosting immunity and nourishing and strengthening the body. It is suitable for men and women, young and old, but it is best taken under the guidance of a physician.