Ginseng
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Ginseng is widely grown in Korea because the climate and soil conditions here are very suitable. To distinguish ginseng grown in Korea from products originating from other countries around the world, Korean ginseng is named Goryeo Ginseng, after the Goryeo dynasty – the dynasty that form the Korean name.
Ginseng is used as an energizing and restorative medicine. It is believed that ginseng helps to enhance the function of important organs in the body, stabilize the heart, protect the stomach, enhance endurance and stabilize the nervous system.
Ginseng is an important ingredient in Oriental medicine, however, Koreans often use ginseng simply by drinking tea or wine, or preparing dishes.
