Korean Ginseng

Written & Posted by: Bashdar H. Jalal

Seoul-Korea

Ginseng is known as a medical plant with strong power. Although it grows up in different countries in the world, but it is widely planted in Korea, where it's climate and soil produce the global finest ginseng. A ginseng plant usually grows up to be 60cm tall together with the short stem. The root looks like Chinese bellflower with a single stalk growing out of the stem. However, when the ginseng flowers blossom in April, and become reddish fruit. It will be easy to distinguish with the other ginseng grown in other parts of the world. In addition, the Korean -gown ginseng is specially called "Goryeo ginseng" called after the ancient dynasty of Goryeo in Korean history.

Ginseng usually grows up in the wild, deep in the mountains, is known as Sansam (mountain ginseng). Goryeo ginseng’s reputation began with the Sansam. In the old days, people had a spiritual endeavor for those dwelling in the nation's mountainous region. Even today, there are those who are looking for such kind of plant (Goryeo Ginseng) in the deep valleys for the mystical plant. However. There are many different territories for growing up the wild ginseng, but the most important place is Geguryeo territory in which known as a ginseng monopoly area. In addition to, the number of the ginseng customers and users are dramatically increased in modern Korea now a day due to changing the way cultivations and trading techniques to the world.

At the mean time, ginseng is widely cultivated in different parts of the world in which depends on the type of soil and climate, because it is known as a sensitive plant. So, the type of ginsengs is different from place to place based on the shape, quality as well as size. However, ginseng becomes as an important plant for various purposes such as medical treatment for treating several disease and giving power to human being. Therefore, Korean ginseng has wide customers in the entire world due to its long history and quality.